Tricyclic pyrazol amine derivatives

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I*) as Pi3k inhibitors for treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other diseases like cancers.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is the U.S. national stage application of InternationalPatent Application No. PCT/EP2010/067412, filed Nov. 12, 2010, whichclaims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.61/261,854, filed Nov. 17, 2009.

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and related formulae,their use as medicament and their use for treating autoimmune diseases,inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other diseases likecancers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) have a critical signalling role incell proliferation, cell survival, vascularization, membranetrafficking, glucose transport, neurite outgrowth, membrane ruffling,superoxide production, actin reorganization and chemotaxis (Cantley,2000, Science, 296, 1655-1657).

The term PI3K is given to a family of lipid kinases which, in mammals,consists in eight identified PI3Ks that are divided into threesub-families according to their structure and their substratespecificity.

Class I group of PI3Ks consists in two sub-groups, Class IA and ClassIB.

Class IA are a family of heterodimeric lipid kinases consisting in a 85kDa regulatory unit (responsible for protein-protein interactions viathe interaction of Src homology 2 (SH2) domain with phosphotyrosineresidues of other proteins) and a catalytic sub-unit of 110 kDa thatgenerate second messenger signals downstream of tyrosine kinases,thereby controlling cell metabolism, growth, proliferation,differentiation, motility and survival. Three catalytic forms (p110α,p110β and p110δ) and five regulatory isoforms (p85α, p85β, p55γ, p55αand p50α) exist for this class.

Class IB are stimulated by G protein βγ sub-units of heterodimeric Gproteins. The only characterized member of Class IB is PI3Kγ (p110γcatalytic sub-unit complex with a 101-kDa regulatory protein, p101).

Class 1A PI3Ks comprises α, β and δ isoforms, which are approximately of110 kDa and characterized by the presence of a C-terminal C2 domain.

Class III PI3Ks includes the phosphatidylinositol specific 3-kinases.

The evolutionary conserved isoforms p110α and β are ubiquitouslyexpressed, while δ and γ are more specifically expressed in thehaematopoetic cell system, smooth muscle cells, myocytes and endothelialcells (Vanhaesebroeck et al., 2001, Annu. Rev. Biochem., 70, 535-602).Their expression might also be regulated in an inducible mannerdepending on the cellular-, tissue type and stimuli as well as diseasecontext.

PI3Ks are enzymes involved in phospholipid signalling and are activatedin response to a variety of extra-cellular signals such as growthfactors, mitogens, integrins (cell-cell interactions) hormones,cytokines, viruses and neurotransmitters and also by intra-cellularcross regulation by other signalling molecules (cross-talk, where theoriginal signal can activate some parallel pathways that in a secondstep transmit signals to PI3Ks by intra-cellular signalling events),such as small GTPases, kinases or phosphatases for example.Phosphatidylinositol (Ptdlns) is the basic building block for theintracellular inositol lipids in eukaryotic cells, consisting ofD-myo-inositol-1-phosphate (Ins1P) linked via its phosphate group todiacylglycerol. The inositol head group of Ptdlns has five free hydroxygroups and three of these are found to be phosphorylated in cells indifferent combinations. Ptdlns and its phosphorylated derivatives arecollectively referred as inositol phospholipids or phosphoinositides(PIs). Eight PI species have been documented in eukaryotic cells(Vanhaesebroeck et al., 2001, above). PIs all reside in membranes andare substrates for kinases, phosphatases and lipases.

In vitro, PI3Ks phosphorylate the 3-hydroxyl group of the inositol ringin three different substrates: phosphatidylinositol (Ptdlns),phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate (PI(4)P) andphosphatidylinositol-4,5-biphosphate (PI(4,5)P2), respectivelygenerating three lipid products, namely phosphatidylinositol3-monophosphate (PI(3)P), phosphatidylinositol 3,4-bisphosphate(PI(3,4)P2) and phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PI(3,4,5)P3.

The preferred substrate for Class I PI3Ks is PI(4,5)P2. Class II PIKshave a strong preference for PtdIns as substrate over PI(4)P andPI(4,5)P2. Class III PI3Ks can only use PtdIns as substrate in vivo andare likely to be responsible for the generation of most PI(3)P in cells(Vanhaesebroeck et al., 2001, above).

The phosphoinositides intracellular signalling pathway begins with thebinding of a signalling molecule (extracellular ligands, stimuli,receptor dimidiation, transactivation by heterologous receptor (e.g.receptor tyrosine kinase) to a G-protein linked transmembrane receptorintegrated into the plasma membrane resulting in the activation ofPI3Ks.

Once activated, PI3Ks convert the membrane phospholipid PI(4,5)P2 intoPI(3,4,5)P3 which in turn can be further converted into another 3′phosphorylated form of phosphoinositides by 5′-specific phosphoinositidephosphatases, thus PI3K enzymatic activity results either directly orindirectly in the generation of two 3′-phosphoinositide sub-types thatfunction as second messengers in intra-cellular signal transduction(Toker et al., 2002, Cell Mol. Life Sci. 59(5) 761-79).

The second messengers of phosphorylated products of Ptdlns is involvedin a variety of signal transduction pathways, including those essentialto cell proliferation, cell differentiation, cell growth, cell size,cell survival, apoptosis, adhesion, cell motility, cell migration,chemotaxis, invasion, cytoskeletal rearrangement, cell shape changes,vesicle trafficking and metabolic pathway (Stein, 2000, Mol. Med. Today6(9) 347-57). Chemotaxis—the directed movement of cells toward aconcentration gradient of chemical attractants, also called chemokinesis involved in many important diseases such asinflammation/auto-immunity, neurodegeneration, angiogenesis,invasion/metastasis and wound healing (Wyman et al., 2000, Immunol Today21(6) 260-4 and Gerard et al., 2001, Nat Immunol. 2(2) 108-15).

PI3-kinase activation is therefore believed to be involved in a range ofcellular responses including cell growth, differentiation, migration andapoptosis (Parker et al., 1995, Current Biology, 5, 577-99; Yao et al.,1995, Science, 267, 2003-05).

Recent biochemical studies revealed that, Class I PI3Ks (e.g. Class IBisoform PI3Kγ) are dual-specific kinase enzymes, i.e. they display bothlipid kinase activity (phosphorylation of phospho-inositides) as well asprotein kinase activity, as they are able to induce the phosphorylationof other protein as substrates, including auto-phosphorylation asintra-molecular regulatory mechanism.

PI3Ks appear to be involved in a number of aspects of leukocyteactivation. A p85-associated PI3-kinase activity has been shown tophysically associate with the cytoplasmic domain of CD28, which is animportant co-stimulatory molecule for the activation of T-cells inresponse to antigen. These effects are linked to increases in thetranscription of a number of genes including interleukin-2 (IL-2), animportant T cell growth factor (Fraser et al., 1991, Science, 251,313-16). Mutation of CD28 such that it can no longer interact withPI3-kinase leads to a failure to initiate IL-2 production, suggesting acritical role for PI3-kinase in T cell activation.

Cellular processes in which PI3Ks play an essential role includesuppression of apoptosis, reorganization of the actin skeleton, cardiacmyocyte growth, glycogen synthase stimulation by insulin, TNFa-mediatedneutrophil priming and superoxide generation, and leukocyte migrationand adhesion to endothelial cells.

Recently, it has been described that PI3Kγ relays inflammatory signalsthrough various G(i)-coupled receptors (Laffargue et al., 2002, Immunity16(3) 441-51) and its central to mast cell function, stimuli in contextof leukocytes, immunology includes cytokines, chemokines, adenosines,antibodies, integrins, aggregation factors, growth factors, viruses orhormones for example (Lawlor et al., 2001, J. Cell. Sci., 114 (Pt 16)2903-10).

Two compounds, LY294002 and Wortmannin (cf.hereinafter), have beenwidely used as PI3-kinase inhibitors. These compounds are non-specificPI3K inhibitors, as they do not distinguish among the four members ofClass I PI3-kinases.

IC50 values of Wortmannin against each of the various Class IPI3-kinases are in the range of 1-10 nM and IC50 values for LY294002against each of these PI3-kinases are about 15-20 μM (Fruman et al.,1998, Ann. Rev. Biochem., 67, 481-507), also 5-10 μM on CK2 proteinkinase and some inhibitory activity on phospholipases.

Wortmannin is a fungal metabolite which irreversibly inhibits PI3Kactivity by binding covalently to the catalytic domain of this enzyme.Inhibition of PI3K activity by wortmannin eliminates the subsequentcellular response to the extracellular factor (Thelen et al., 1994,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 91, 4960-64). Experiments with wortmannin,show that PI3K activity in cells of hematopoietic lineage, particularlyneutrophils, monocytes, and other types of leukocytes, is involved inmany of the non-memory immune response associated with acute and chronicinflammation.

Based on studies using Wortmannin, there is evidence that P13-kinasefunction is also required for some aspects of leukocyte signallingthrough G-protein coupled receptors (Thelen et al., 1994, above).Moreover, it has been shown that Wortmannin and LY294002 blockneutrophil migration and superoxide release.

Some results have indicated that PI3K inhibitors, for example, LY294002,can increase the in vivo antitumor activity of certain cytotoxic agents(e.g. paclitaxel) (Grant, 2003, Current Drugs, 6(10), 946-948).

However, these compounds are not selective for a particular isoforms ofPI3K, it remains unclear which particular PI3K isoform or isoforms areinvolved in these phenomena. Specific inhibitors against individualmembers of a family of enzymes provide valuable tools for decipheringfunctions of each enzyme as depending on the disease application,varying the degree of selectivity for PI3K isoforms can be of interest.

p110δ is expressed predominantly in cells of hemopoeitic origin such asleukocytes.

To assess the role of the delta isoform of the p110 catalytic subunit ofPI3Ks, PI3Kδ-null mice have been developed (Jou et al., 2002, Molecularand Cellular biology, 22(4), 8580-8591) and their specific immunologicalphenotype has been well characterized (Vanhaesebroeck et al., 2005,Trends in Biochemical Sciences, 30(4), 194-204). These experiments showthat the PI3Kδ-null animals are viable and that a deficiency in PI3Kδresults in a very specific loss of the function of the B-cell antigenspecific receptor complex, while signalling through the cytokinereceptor complexes is unaffected (Jou et al., 2002, above).

It has been also shown that the inactivation of the p110δ isoform ofPI3K in mast cells leads to defective stem cell factor-mediated in vitroproliferation, adhesion and migration and to impairedallergen-IgE-induced degranualtion and cytokine release. Inactivation ofp110δ protects mice against anaphylactic allergic responses, suggestingp110δ as a target for therapeutic intervention in allergy andmast-cell-related pathologies (Ali. et al., 2004, Nature, 431,1007-1010).

Mast cells have emerged as a unique immune cell that could participatein a variety of inflammatory diseases in the nervous system (e.g.multiple sclerosis), skin, joints as well as cardiopulmonary, intestinaland urinary systems (Theoharides et al., 2004, J. of Neuroimmunology,146, 1-12).

The high relevance of the PI3K pathway in some widely spread diseasesstresses the need to develop inhibitors, including selective inhibitors,of PI3K isozymes, in order that the functions of each isozyme can bebetter characterized.

PI3K inhibitors have been developed: thiazole derivatives (WO2005/021519; and WO 04/078754), thiazolidine derivatives (WO 2004/007491and WO 2004/056820) and Quinazolinones derivatives (WO 03/035075).

Dihydrochromenopyrazole derivatives have been disclosed (WO2009/010824,WO2007/075772, and WO2008/035356). The present invention provides newtricyclic pyrazol derivatives and their used as Pi3K modulators.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to one aspect of the invention, are provided compounds ofFormula (I). According to another aspect of the invention, are providedcompounds of Formula (I) which are suitable for the treatment and/orprevention of disorders related to phosphoinositide-3-kinases, PI3Ks,such as PI3K alpha or PI3K gamma or PI3K delta or PI3K beta.

According to another aspect of the invention, are provided thichromanecompounds, which are able to modulate, especially inhibit the activityor function of phosphoinositide-3-kinases, PI3Ks in disease states inmammals, especially in humans.

According to another aspect of the invention, are provided methods forthe treatment and/or prevention of disorders selected from auto-immune,inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerativedisorders, bacterial and viral infections, allergy, asthma,pancreatitis, multi-organ failure, kidney diseases, plateletaggregation, cancer, transplantation, sperm motility, erythrocytedeficiency, graft rejection, lung injuries, respiratory diseases andischemic conditions.

According to another aspect, the present invention provides compounds ofFormula (I) which are selective of the delta isoform of PI3K over theother isoforms.

According to another aspect of the invention is provided a kit or a setcomprising at least one compound of Formula (I), preferably incombination with immunomodulating agents.

Preferably, the kit consists of separate packs of:

-   (a) an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I) and/or    pharmaceutically usable derivatives, solvates, salts, hydrates and    stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios, and-   (b) an effective amount of a further medicament active ingredient.

According to another aspect of the invention, is provided a process forthe synthesis of compounds of Formulae (I) and (I*).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I*)

-   -   wherein    -   X₁ denotes a nitrogen atom or CR³,    -   X₂, X₅ are independently from one another nitrogen or carbon        atoms,    -   U denotes an aromatic 6-membered ring having optionally 1, 2 or        3 nitrogen atoms, including X₅, or an unsaturated or aromatic        5-membered ring having 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, S or        O, including the meaning of X₅,    -   Z denotes an unsaturated or aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic        ring having 2 nitrogen atoms, including the meaning of X₂.    -   T denotes S, SO or SO₂,    -   R¹ denotes H, A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y,        —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶COAr, NR⁶COHet, COHet, —NR⁶SO₂R⁶, CO₂R⁶,        including CO₂Y,    -   R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, Cyc,    -   R³ denotes H, Y,    -   R⁴ denotes H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het,        (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH₂)_(n)NH₂, or if X₁ is CR³, also        Hal,    -   R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar, when R⁵ is Y and r is 2, two R⁵ groups        may be linked together to provide with the morpholine group to        which they are linked, a bridged system.    -   R⁶ is H, A, Cyc or Ar.    -   u is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, preferably 0 or 1,    -   r is 0, 1 or 2,    -   g is 1 or 2,    -   Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic, unsaturated or        aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is        unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or        trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A,        —NHSO₂Ar, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het², —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or        aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, O and/or S        atoms and eventually comprising a SO₂ or a CO group, which is        unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or        trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,        —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   Het² denotes

-   -   Cyc denotes a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 3        to 8 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted,        di-substituted or tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN,        perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶,        —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶, N(H)_(1-−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−q)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   A is a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein        one or more, preferably 1 to 7 H-atoms may be replaced by Hal,        Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y, CO₂H or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or        more, preferably 1 to 7 non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replaced        by O, NR⁶, CO, CONR⁶, NR⁶CO, OCO,—and/or by —CH═CH— or —C≡C—        groups, or denotes cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylen having 3-7        ring C atoms;    -   Y denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.    -   Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I,    -   q is 0 or 1,    -   m is 0, 1 or 2,    -   n is 1, 2, 3, or 4    -   and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates,        tautomers, salts, hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including        mixtures thereof in all ratios.

In a specific embodiment, U is an aromatic 6-membered ring havingoptionally 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, including the meaning of X₅,

In another specific embodiment, X₅ is a carbon atom,

In another specific embodiment, X₂ is a carbon atom, In another specificembodiment, X₂ and X₅ are carbon atoms, U is an aromatic 6-membered ringhaving optionally 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms, Z is an unsaturated or aromatic5-membered heterocyclic ring having 2 nitrogen atoms.

In another embodiment, X₁ is CR³ wherein R³ is as defined above.

In another embodiment, T is SO₂.

In another embodiment, X₂ and X₅ are carbon atoms, U is an aromatic6-membered ring having optionally 1 nitrogen atoms, Z is an unsaturatedor aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic ring having 2 nitrogen atoms, T isSO₂, and X₁ is CR³ wherein R³ is as defined above.

In a more specific embodiment, the moiety:

in Formula (I*) is selected from the following groups:

Wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, T, are as defined above.

-   And wherein-   U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ or one or two of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴ are    independently N, and the remaining are CR¹, or one of U¹ and U⁴ is    S, U²-U³ form together a group CR¹ and the remaining is CR¹, or one    of U¹ and U⁴ is S, U²-U³ form together a group CR¹ and the remaining    is N,-   or denotes the following group:

-   wherein U¹ denotes N, U²-U³ form together a group CR¹, U⁴ is CR¹, X₅    is N, and Z, X¹, X², R², T, are as above defined.

In a specific embodiment R² is Ar.

In another specific embodiment, R² is Het or Cyc.

In another specific embodiment, R² contains 1 or 2 chiral centers.

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides compounds ofFormula (Ia*)

Wherein, X₁, X₂, X₅, R⁴, T, R¹, Z, U, r and u are as defined above and

-   wherein-   M denotes a saturated or unsaturated 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-membered    ring optionally containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, S and    O,-   The sign * denotes a chiral center,-   R^(M) denotes Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,    COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,    —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,    N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),    —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,    —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),    —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,    —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;-   t is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, preferably 0 or 1.

In a more specific embodiment, the invention provides compounds ofFormula (I):

-   -   Wherein U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ are a above defined    -   R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, Cyc,    -   R⁴ denotes H, Hal, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het,        (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH_(s))_(n)NH₂,    -   R³ denotes H, Y,    -   R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar, when R⁵ is Y and r is 2, two R⁵ groups        may be linked together to provide with the morpholine group a        bridged system.    -   R¹ denotes H, A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y,        —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶COAr, NR⁶COHet, COHet, —NR⁶SO₂R⁶, CO₂R⁶,        including CO₂Y,    -   T denotes S, SO or SO₂.    -   r denotes 0, 1 or 2,    -   Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic, unsaturated or        aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is        unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or        trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A,        —NHSO₂Ar, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)m, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²;    -   Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or        aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, O and/or S        atoms which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted        or trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m)N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,        —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   Cyc denotes a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 3        to 8 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted,        di-substituted or tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN,        perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶,        —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   A is a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein        one or more, preferably 1 to 7 H-atoms may be replaced by Hal,        Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or more,        preferably 1 to 7 non-adjacent CH₂— groups may be replaced by O,        NR⁶, CONR⁶— and/or by —CH═CH— or —C≡C— groups, or denotes        cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylen having 3-7 ring C atoms;    -   Y denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.    -   R⁶ is H, A, Cyc or Ar.    -   Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I,    -   q is 0 or 1,    -   m is 0, 1 or 2,    -   n is 1, 2, 3, or 4    -   In another embodiment, the present invention provides compounds        of Formula (I) wherein U^(l), U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ wherein        2 or 3 of the R¹ groups are H, preferably 3 R¹ groups are H.    -   In another embodiment, the present invention provides compounds        of Formula (I) wherein U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ denote CH.    -   In another embodiment, the present invention provides compounds        of Formula (I) wherein one of U¹ and U⁴ is S, U²-U³ form        together a group CR¹ and the remaining is CR¹.    -   In another embodiment, the present invention provides compounds        of Formula (I*) or (I) wherein    -   R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, Cyc,    -   R³, R⁴ denote independently from one another H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar        (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het    -   R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar,    -   U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ or one or two of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴        are independently N, and the remaining are CR¹    -   R¹ denotes H, A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y,        —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂    -   T denotes S, —SO or —SO₂.    -   r denotes 0, 1 or 2,    -   Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic, unsaturated or        aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is        unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or        trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A,        —NHSO₂Ar, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m(A)) _(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or        aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, O and/or S        atoms which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted        or trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,        —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   Cyc denotes a saturated carbocyclic ring having 1 to 8 carbon        atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substituted        or tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A,        OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶,        Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;    -   A is a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein        one or more, preferably 1 to 7 H-atoms may be replaced by Hal,        Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or more,        preferably 1 to 7 non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replaced by O,        NR⁶, CONR⁶— and/or by —CH═CH— or —C≡C— groups, or denotes        cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylen having 3-7 ring C atoms;    -   Y denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.    -   R⁶ is H, A, Cyc or Ar.    -   Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I,    -   q is 0 or 1,    -   m is 0, 1 or 2,    -   n is 1, 2, 3, or 4        and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates,        tautomers, salts, hydrates and stereo-isomers thereof, including        mixtures thereof in all ratios.

In the compounds of Formulae (I) and related Formulae, wherein asubstituent occurs more than once, such as R⁵, each of them has themeaning hereby defined, independently from one another.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of formula(A1)

Wherein R¹, R², R⁵, r and T are as above defined,

and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates, tautomers, salts,hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in allratios.

In a second embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of formula(A2)

Wherein R¹, R², R⁵ and r are as above defined,

and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates, tautomers, saltsand stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to the compounds of formula(A3),

wherein Q is Ar, Cyc, alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or Het, andwherein R¹, R³, R⁴, and T are as above defined,and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates, tautomers, salts,hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in allratios.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to the compounds of formula(A4),

wherein R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, T and r are as above defined, and wherein R^(7a)and R^(7b) are independently from one another selected from H, Y, A,Hal, NO₂, CN, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOA,—NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)COA,N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),—SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A,and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates, tautomers, salts,hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in allratios.

In another embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of Formula(A5):

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, T and r are as above defined and wherein Wis H, Y, Q, —(CH₂)_(p)Q, —(CH₂)_(p)N(R⁶)₂, —(CH₂)_(p)OR⁶,whereby p is 1, 2 or 3 and Q is Ar, Cyc, or Het;

In another preferred embodiment, the present invention providescompounds of Formula (A6) or (A7):

As well as a mixture of (A6) and (A7) in all ratios,

wherein R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, T, g, and r are as above defined and wherein

R¹⁰ denotes perfluoroalkyl, A, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —SO₂A,—SO₂Ar, —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)-Het², —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;

Wherein R⁶, Y, A, m, n, Het and Het² are as above defined.

Preferrably R¹⁰ denotes A, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het², or —(CHY)_(n)-Het².

More preferably, R¹° denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 6C-atoms, wherein one or more, preferably 1 to 3 H-atoms may be replacedby Hal, Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, wherein R⁶ is a linear or branched alkylhaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates, tautomers, salts,hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in allratios.

The following compound B1, referenced under the Registry Number931355-99-6, is commercially available from ChemDiv Company. Thiscompound was not used for any pharmaceutical or medical indication.

In a preferred embodiment, the compound B1 is excluded from thecompounds of the invention.

Above and below, Me refers to a methyl group, Et refers to an ethylgroup.

The formula (I), (I*) and related formulae also encompasses mixtures ofthe compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related Formulae, for examplemixtures of two diastereomers or enantiomers, for example in the ratio1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:10, 1:100 or 1:1000.

“Alkyl” denotes a carbon chain having 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,or 12 carbon atoms. Alkyl preferably denotes methyl, furthermore ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl or tert-butyl, furthermorealso pentyl, 1-, 2- or 3-methylbutyl, 1,1-, 1,2- or 2,2-dimethylpropyl,1-ethylpropyl, hexyl, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-methylpentyl, 1,1-, 1,2-, 1,3-,2,2-, 2,3- or 3,3-dimethylbutyl, 1- or 2-ethylbutyl,1-ethyl-1-methylpropyl, 1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl, 1,1,2- or1,2,2-trimethylpropyl, furthermore preferably, for example,trifluoromethyl, pentafluoroethyl or 1,1,1-trifluoroethyl.

“Cycloalkylalkylene” or “cycloalkylalylen group” denotes a carbon chainhaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms wherein 1 H atom is substituted by acycloalkyl group. Cycloalkylalkylene preferably denotescyclopropylmethylene, cyclobutylmethylene, cyclopentylmethylene,cyclo-hexylmethylene or cycloheptylmethylene.

“Perfluoroalkyl” denotes an alkyl chain having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein all the hydrogen atoms arereplaced by F atoms. Perfluoroalkyl more preferably denotes CF₃.

Hal preferably denotes F, Cl or Br.

“Amino” or “amino group” denotes the group —NR′R″ where each R′, R″ isindependently hydrogen, Y, Ar, Het, Cyc or A. R′ and R″, together withthe nitrogen atom to which they are attached, can optionally form a Hetgroup. R′ and R″, together with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, preferably form a 5-membered unsaturated or aromaticheterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3, or 4, heteroatoms selected in thegroup of N, O, and S.

Ar preferably denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic, aromatic carbocyclicring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted ormonosubstituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted by F, Cl, Br, CF₃,OCF₃, NO₂, CN, A, OR⁶, N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOA,CO₂A, —SO₂A, —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A,

More particularly, Ar is

where R^(a) and R^(b) denote independently from one another H, Hal, NO₂,A, CN, N(R⁶)₂,—NR⁶COA , —NR⁶CO₂A , —OR⁶, —CO₂A, —CON(R⁶)₂, —COHet,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —NHSO₂A,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —SO₂A, —SO₂Het,Het, Ar, or Cyc,

wherein R⁶, A, Ar, Het, Cyc and m are as above defined.

Examples of the preferred Ar groups are selected from the followinggroups:

Het preferably denotes monocyclic or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated oraromatic heterocyclic ring having 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, 0and S, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted ortrisubstituted by alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Hal, CF₃, OCF₃, NO₂,CN, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, CON(R⁶)₂, —CO₂A, —SO₂A, —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), COHet,—SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂.

In one embodiment, Het is preferably the group

wherein h is 0, 1 or 2, preferably 1, and which is optionallysubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶,—CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),N(H)_(1−q)NCOR⁶, N(H)_(1−q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1−q)NCON(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar, —SO₂N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m),COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)-Het²;—(CHY)_(n)-Het²;

Het more preferably denotes one of the following groups:

wherein R^(a) and R^(b) are as above defined.

Preferably, R^(a) and R^(b) denote independently from one another one ofthe following groups:

Y, H, Hal, NO₂, CN, —(CH₂)_(n)—NH—SO₂Y, —O(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(Y)_(m),—NH(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(Y)_(m), —NH(CH₂)_(n)—OH, —NH(CH₂)_(n)—OY,—O—(CH₂)_(n)—OH, —O—(CH₂)_(n)—OY, OH, OY, —(CH₂)_(n)—OY, —(CH₂)_(n)—OH,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2−m)(Y)_(m), —NHCOY, —NHCO₂Y, —CF₃, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)-Het²; —(CHY)_(n)-Het²;

whereby Y, m, and n are as above defined.

The group —(CH₂)_(n)-Het² preferably denotes

wherein n is as above defined. Preferrably n is 2.

Y preferably denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 6 carbonatoms.

T preferably denotes SO or SO₂.

Cyc preferably denotes a saturated carbocyclic ring having 1 to 8 carbonatoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, or di-substituted byalkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,Hal, CF₃, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, OH, NH₂, COH, CO₂H, CONH₂,—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, whereby R⁶and n are as above defined.

Most preferably, Cyc denotes cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclohexyl and cycloheptyl.

R³ and R⁴ preferably denote H or Y.

Most preferably, both R³ and R⁴ denote H.

Alternatively, R³ also denotes (CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het,(CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH₂)_(n)NH₂.

In case X₁ is a nitrogen atom, R⁴ is preferably Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar,(CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH₂)_(n)NH₂,

R¹ preferably denotes H, OR⁶, Hal, CN, NO₂, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,—O(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,—NR⁶—CO₂R⁶, —NR⁶—COR⁶.

More preferably, R¹ is H or Hal.

R² is preferably selected from H, a linear or branched C₁-C₆-alkyl orone of the following groups:

In another embodiment R² denotes one of the following groups:

In another preferred embodiment, R² denotes one of the following groups:

In another preferred embodiment, R² denotes one of the following groups:

More preferably, R⁶ denotes H or A.

More preferably, the group A denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1to 8 C-atoms, wherein one or more, preferably 1 to 3 H-atoms may bereplaced by Hal, Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein oneor more, preferably 1 to 3 non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replaced by O,NR⁶, CONR⁶— and/or by —CH═CH— or —C≡C— groups, or denotes cycloalkyl orcycloalkylalkylen having 3-7 ring C atoms;

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula(I) wherein R⁵ is H.

In another preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds offormula (I) wherein one of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴ is N and the remaining areCR¹ whereby R¹ is as above defined.

In another preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds offormula (I) wherein R² denotes H, Y, Ar, Het or Cyc, R³ and R⁴ are bothH.

In another preferred embodiment, the present invention providescompounds of Formula (I) wherein R² denotes H, Y, Ar, Het or Cyc, R³ andR⁴ are both H, T is SO₂.

In another preferred embodiment, the present invention providescompounds of Formula (I) wherein R² denotes H, Y, Ar, Het or Cyc, R³ andR⁴ are both H, T is SO₂, and U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ are CR¹.

Most preferably, the invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I*)and related Formulae, selected from the following group. In the tablebelow, in case the structures contain one or more stereogenic centers,the respective structure is depicted in an arbitrary absoluteconfiguration. These structures also include the respective structurehaving the opposite stereochemistry and the corresponding racemate:

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Synthesis of Compounds of the Invention

The following abbreviations refer respectively to the definitions below:

aq (aqueous), h (hour), g (gram), L (liter), mg (milligram), MHz(Megahertz), μM (micromolar), min. (minute), mm (millimeter), mmol(millimole), mM (millimolar), m.p. (melting point), eq (equivalent), mL(milliliter), μL (microliter), ACN (acetonitrile), BOC(tert-butoxy-carbonyl), CBZ (carbobenzoxy), CDCl₃(deuteratedchloroform), CD₃OD (deuterated methanol), CH₃CN (acetonitrile), c-hex(cyclohexane), DCC (dicyclohexyl carbodiimide), DCM (dichloromethane),DIC (diisopropyl carbodiimide), DIEA (diisopropylethyl-amine), DMA(dimethylacetamide), DMF (dimethylformamide), DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide),DMSO-d₆ (deuterated dimethylsulfoxide), EDC(1-(3-dimethyl—amino—propyl)—3-ethylcarbodiimide), ESI (Electro-sprayionization), EtOAc (ethyl acetate), Et₂O (diethyl ether), EtOH(ethanol), FMOC (fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl), HATU(dimethylamino-([1,2,3 ]triazolo [4, 5-b]pyridin-3-yloxy)-methylene-dimethyl-ammonium hexafluorophosphate), HPLC (HighPerformance Liquid Chromatography), i-PrOH (2-propanol), K₂CO₃(potassium carbonate), LC (Liquid Chromatography), MeCN (Acetonitrile),MeOH (methanol), MgSO₄ (magnesium sulfate), MS (mass spectrometry), MTBE(Methyl tert-butyl ether), Mtr. (4-Methoxy-2, 3,6-trimethylbenzensulfonyl), MW(microwave), NaHCO₃ (sodium bicarbonate),NaBH₄ (sodium borohydride), NMM (N-methyl morpholine), NMR (NuclearMagnetic Resonance), POA (phenoxyacetate), PyBOP (benzotriazole- 1-yl-oxy-tris-pyrrolidino-phosphonium hexafluorophosphate), RT (roomtemperature), Rt (retention time), SPE (solid phase extraction), T3P(propane phosphonic acid anhydride), tBu (tert-butyl), TEA(triethylamine), TFA (trifluoroacetic acid), THF (tetrahydrofuran), TLC(Thin Layer Chromatography), UV (Ultraviolet).

The following general methods and procedures described hereinafter inthe examples may be used to prepare compounds of formula (I) and relatedformulae.

The compounds according to Formula (I) may be prepared from readilyavailable starting materials using the following general methods andprocedures. If such starting materials are not commercially availablethey may be prepared by standard synthetic techniques. It will beappreciated that where typical or preferred experimental conditions(i.e. reaction temperatures, time, stoechiometry of reagents, solvents,etc.) are given, other experimental conditions can also be used unlessotherwise stated. Generally, the compounds according to the generalFormula (I) may be obtained by several processes using bothsolution-phase and/or solid-phase chemistry protocols. Examples ofsynthetic pathways for the preparation of compounds according to thegeneral Formula (I) are described herebelow. Optimum reaction conditionsmay vary with particular reactants or solvents used, but such conditionscan be determined by the person skilled in the art, using routineoptimization procedures.

Below, all substituents, such as Q, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, T, U₁, U₂,U₃, U₄, A, Het, Ar, m, n, r and p have the meaning indicated under theformulae (I) and (I*), unless expressly stated otherwise.

Depending on the nature of R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, U₁, U₂, U₃, and U₄,different synthetic strategies may be selected for the synthesis ofcompounds of Formula (I). In general, the synthesis pathways for anyindividual compound of Formula (I) or (I*) will depend on the specificsubstitutents of each molecule and upon the availability ofintermediates; again such factors being appreciated by those skilled inthe art. For all the protection and deprotection methods, see Philip J.Kocienski, in “Protecting Groups”, Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, NewYork, 1994 and, Theodora W. Greene and Peter G. M. Wuts in “ProtectiveGroups in Organic Synthesis”, Wiley Interscience, 3^(rd) Edition 1999.

The compounds according to Formula (I*) may be prepared following thesynthetic pathway described in the general scheme A:

Wherein R⁵, g, R⁴, R², R¹, T, U, Z, X₁, X₂, X₅, u and r are as abovedefined and wherein V denotes H or Y.

As a representative example, the compounds according to Formula (I) maybe prepared following the synthetic pathways described in the generalscheme 1. According to a preferred synthetic pathway, compounds ofFormula (I), may be prepared from the corresponding derivatives ofFormula (Ib), by one or two alkylation reaction with R³—X (and possiblyR⁴—X) where X is a leaving group such as a halogen or a sulfonate groupand wherein R³ and R⁴ are as defined above. Preferred conditions consistin the treatment of compounds of Formula (Ib) with a base such as NaHfollowed by addition of alkyl or benzyl halide in a suitable solventsuch as THF at room temperature.

Compounds of Formula (Ib) may be prepared from the correspondingderivatives of Formula (IIb), wherein R² is as above defined and Vdenotes H or Y which is as defined above, either directly by reaction ofcompounds of Formula (IIb) where V is Y with an amine, or via thehydrolysis of the ester (IIb) into an acid wherein V is H and subsequentcoupling with an amine. Starting from the acid (IIb) wherein V is H,compounds of formula (Ib) can be obtained using usual conditions for theformation of an amide starting from a carboxylic acid and an amine byusing coupling agents such as DCC, DIC, EDC, HATU or via the formationof an acid chloride or an activated ester. Preferred conditions consistin the treatment of compounds of Formula (IIb) with a solution ofpropane phosphonic acid anhydride 50% in EtOAc followed with theaddition of morpholine derivatives (D), wherein R⁵ and r are as definedabove, in the presence of a base such as triethylamine in a suitablesolvent such as THF at room temperature. Another preferred condition isthe pre-treatment of amine derivative D with AlCl₃ or AlMe₃ followed bythe addition of compounds of formulae (IIb) where V is an alkyl group ina suitable solvent such as DCM or THF at a temperature between 0° C. to50° C.

The corresponding carboxylic acid can be obtained by hydrolysis of thecorresponding esters using reagents such as, but not limited to, LiOH,NaOH or KOH in solvents such water, alcohol, THF, dioxane, or mixturethereof.

Compounds (IIb) may be prepared from compounds of Formula (IIa) byalkylation reaction with R²—X wherein X is a halogen or a sulfonategroup. Preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compounds offormula (IIa) with an alkyl halide in the presence of a base such aspotassium carbonate, in a suitable solvent such as acetonitrile at atemperature between room temperature and 60° C.

An alternative pathway for the synthesis of compounds of Formula (Ib)consists in alkylating compounds of Formula (Ia) with R²—X wherein X isa halogen or a sulfonate group. Preferred conditions consist in thetreatment of compounds of formula (Ia) with an alkyl halide in thepresence of a base such as potassium carbonate in a suitable solventsuch as acetonitrile at a temperature between room temperature and 60°C.

Compounds of Formula (Ia) may be prepared from the correspondingderivatives of Formula (IIa), wherein R² and V are as defined above,either directly by reaction with a morpholine derivative D, or via thehydrolysis of the ester (IIb) into an acid wherein V is H and subsequentcoupling with a morpholine derivative D. Starting from the acid (IIb)wherein V is H, compounds of formula (Ia) can be obtained using usualconditions for the formation of an amide starting from a carboxylic acidand an amine by using coupling agent such as DCC, DIC, EDC, HATU or viathe formation of an acid chloride or an activated ester. Preferredconditions consist in the treatment of compounds of Formula (IIb) with50% propane phosphonic acid anhydride in EtOAc followed with theaddition of morpholine derivative D, wherein R⁵ and r are as definedabove, in a suitable solvent such as THF, at room temperature. Anotherpreferred condition is the pre-treatment of amine derivative D withAlCl₃ or AlMe₃ followed by the addition of compounds of formulae (IIb)where V is an alkyl group in a suitable solvent such as DCM or THF at atemperature between 0° C. to 50° C.

The corresponding carboxylic acid can be obtained by hydrolysis ofesters using reagents such as, but not limited to, LiOH, NaOH or KOH insolvents such water, alcohol, THF, dioxane, or mixture thereof.

Compounds of Formula (IIa) and Formula (IIb) may be prepared fromcompounds of Formula (III) by cyclization with hydrazine, substitutedhydrazines, and protected hydrazines, e.g. hydrazine having a PG group,wherein R² is as defined above, respectively (scheme 2). Hydrazinederivatives VII may or may not be protected by a protecting group suchas a Boc group. Preferred conditions consist in the treatment ofcompounds (III) with hydrazine derivatives in a presence of an acid suchas acetic acid in a suitable solvent such as methanol or ethanol atreflux. Another preferred condition is the treatment of compounds (III)with Boc-hydrazine derivatives in a presence of an acid such as HCl in asuitable solvent such as ethanol at reflux.

Compounds of Formula (III) may be prepared from compounds of Formula(IV) by reaction with V—OCOCO—X, wherein V and X are as defined above,in the presence of a base. Preferably, the base is a metal alkoxide.Preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compounds (IV) withbutyl lithium and then V—OCOCO—X in a suitable solvent such as THF, MTBEor Toluene at a temperature between −78° C. and room temperature.Preferably, V—OCOCO—X is the diethyl oxalate. Other preferred conditionsconsists in the treatment of compounds (IV) with sodium ethoxide andthen diethyloxalate in a suitable solvent such as toluene or MTBE at atemperature between 0° C. and room temperature.

Compounds of Formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) and (IIb) may be convertedto alternative compounds of Formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) and (IIb)respectively, using suitable interconversion procedures such as thosedescribed hereinafter in the examples, or conventional interconversionprocedures, well known by one skilled in the art.

Compounds of Formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) and (IIb), wherein T is Smay be converted to the corresponding compounds of Formulae (I), (Ia),(Ib), (IIa) and (IIb), wherein T is SO or SO₂, by oxidation. Preferredconditions consist in the treatment of compounds of Formulae (I), (Ia),(Ib), (IIa) and (IIb) by hydrogen peroxide 30% in water in a suitablesolvent such as acetic acid at a temperature of 100° C.

Compounds of Formula (IV) wherein U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ are as definedabove, (e.g. U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ denote CR¹) may be obtained either fromcommercial sources or they may be prepared from compounds of Formula (V)by Friedel-Craft type reaction (scheme 3). Preferred conditions consistin the treatment of compounds (V) by oxalyl chloride and by tin (IV)chloride in a suitable solvent such as dichloromethane at a temperaturebetween 0° C. and room temperature. Other preferred conditions consistin the treatment of compounds (V) with polyphosphoric acid at atemperature ranging from 80° C. to 120° C.

Compounds of formulae (IV) wherein U₁, denote N and U₂, U₃ and U₄ denoteCR¹ may be obtained either from commercial sources or followingprocedure described in Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 37(2),379-382; 2000.

Compounds of formulae (IV) wherein U₃, denotes N and U₁, U₂ and U₄denote CR¹ may be obtained following procedure described in Journal ofHeterocyclic Chemistry, 37(2), 379-382; 2000 starting from4-chloronicotinic acid.

Compounds of formulae (IV) wherein U₁ denotes S and U₂-U₃ and U₄ denoteCR¹ to form a 5 member ring may be obtained either from commercialsources or following procedure described in Tetrahedron, 54(21),5599-5606; 1998.

Compounds of formulae (IV) wherein U₄ denotes S and U₂-U₃ and U₁ denoteCR¹ to form a 5 member ring may be obtained either from commercialsources or following procedure described in Tetrahedron, 54(21),5599-5606; 1998 starting from 3-bromothiophene.

Compounds of formulae (IV) wherein U₄ denotes N, U₁ denotes S and U₂-U₃denotes CR¹ to form a 5 member ring may be obtained either fromcommercial sources or following procedure described in Tetrahedron,54(21), 5599-5606; 1998 starting from tert-butyl(5-bromo-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamate.

Compounds of Formula (V), wherein U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ are as defined asabove, may be prepared from compounds of Formula (VI) by alkylation.Preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compounds of formula(VI) by G⁴-CH₂CH₂CO-G³′ wherein G⁴ is halogen and G³ is OH or OY,whereby Y is as above defined, in the presence of a base such aspotassium carbonate in a suitable solvent such as dimethylformamide at atemperature of 60° C.

Preparation of compounds of general formulae (VII) is described ingeneral scheme 4. Compounds of formulae (VIIa) or (VIIb), wherein R² isAr or Het and PG represents a protecting group, including by way of nonlimiting examples, carabamate groups or alkyl groups, may be preparedfrom compounds of formulae (IX) and R²—X when R² is an aryl orheteroaryl group. X is then either an halogen or a sulfonate group andcoupling is catalysed by a metal as described in Journal of OrganicChemistry, 74(12), 4542-4546; 2009. Preferred conditions consist in thetreatment of compounds of formulae (IX) with aryl halide, preferablyiodine derivatives, in the presence of copper iodide and Cs₂CO₃ in asuitable solvent such as DMSO at a temperature between 50° C. and 100°C.

Compounds of formulae (VIIa), wherein G¹CHG² represents R² may beprepared from compounds of formulae (VIII) by a reduction reaction(scheme 4B). Preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compoundsof formulae (VIII) with sodium cyanoborohydride in a suitable solventsuch as a mixture of acetic acid and water at a temperature between 0°C. and RT.

Compounds of formulae (VIIc) and (VIId), wherein G¹CHG² represents R²may be prepared from compounds of formulae (VIII) by reduction withhydrogen in the presence of suitable catalysts or ligands/catalysts.Appropriate choice of ligand and/or catalyst and/or protecting group caneither favour the formation of (VIIc) or the formation of (VIId). Theuse of achiral conditions gives compounds of formulae (VIIa). For chiralreduction, preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compounds offormulae (VIII) with bis(cycloocat-1,5-dien) rhodium(I)tetrafluoroborateand one enantiomer of Josiphos ligand under a pressure of 30 bar ofhydrogen in a suitable solvent such as MeOH at RT.

Compounds of formulae (VIII), wherein G¹ and G² are independently fromone another H or A or G1 and G2 together represent Cyc, may be preparedfrom compounds of formulae G¹COG² by reaction with hydrazine derivatives(IX) (scheme 4B). Preferred conditions consist in the treatment ofderivatives G¹COG² with Boc-hydrazine, in a suitable solvent such astoluene at a temperature of 60° C. Enantiomers VIIc and VIId result froman asymmetric reduction of compound VIII. This reaction can be performusing a known asymmetric reduction or one of the procedures detailedbelow in the experimental part.

Preparation of compounds of general formulae (A) wherein R⁵, R², R⁴, Tand U¹, U², U³ U⁴ are as above defined is described in general scheme 5.Compounds of formulae (A) wherein R⁴ is as above defined may be preparedeither by reaction of derivatives of formulae (Ic) with compounds offormulae R⁴—X wherein X is a halogen or a sulfonate group or byintramolecular cyclisation of compounds of formulae (Xb). Preferredconditions for the alkylation are the treatment of compounds of formulae(Ic) with sodium hydride in a suitable solvent such as THF followed bythe addition of an alkyl halide at a temperature ranging from 0° C. to50° C. Preferred conditions for the intramolecular cyclisation are thetreatment of compounds of formulae (Xb) with a palladium source such aspalladium acetate, a ligand such as triphenylphosphine and a base suchas Cs₂CO₃ in a suitable solvent such as toluene at a temperature rangingfrom 80° C. to 110° C.

Compounds of formulae (Ic) may either be prepared from derivatives offormulae (Xa) following palladium catalysed cyclisation reactiondescribed above or by dealkylation of compounds of formulae (A) when R⁴is an alkyl ether protecting group such as a MOM group. Preferredconditions for the cleavage of a MOM protecting group are the treatmentof compounds of formulae (A) with a suitable acid such as HCl in asuitable solvent such as dioxane at a temperature of 100° C.

Compounds of formulae (Xb) may be prepared from derivatives of formulae(Xa) by treatment of compounds of formulae (Xa) with alkyl derivativesR⁴—X wherein X is a halogen or a sulfonate group and where R⁴ is asabove defined. Preferred conditions for the alkylation are the treatmentof compounds of formulae (Ic) with sodium hydride in a suitable solventsuch as THF followed by the addition of an alkyl halide at a temperatureranging from 0° C. to 50° C.

Compounds of formulae (Xa), where T is SO₂, may be prepared by reactionof compounds of formulae (XI) with sulfonylchloride derivatives.Preferred conditions are the treatment of compounds of formulae (XI)with sulfonyl chloride derivatives in a suitable solvent such as DCM inthe presence of a base such as pyridine or TEA at RT.

Compounds of formulae (XI) may be prepared from compounds of formulae(XII) by a reduction reaction. Preferred conditions are the treatment ofnitro derivatives (XII) with Pd/C 10% in a suitable solvent such asAcOEt under one atmosphere of hydrogen at RT.

Compounds (XII) may be prepared from compounds of formulae (XIII) by acoupling reaction with compounds of formulae R²—Y* wherein Y* is aboronic acid or boronic ester group. Preferred conditions consist in thetreatment of compounds of formulae (XIII) with an aromatic boronic acidin the presence of a base such as TEA and copper acetate, in a suitablesolvent such as DCM at a temperature between RT and 60° C.

Compounds of formulae (XIII) may be prepared from the correspondingderivatives of formulae (XIV), wherein V is as defined above, followingconditions described for general scheme 1.

Preparation of compounds of general formulae (B) wherein R⁵, R², T andU², U³ are as above defined is described in general scheme 6. Compoundsof formulae (B) may be prepared from the corresponding derivatives offormulae (IIc), wherein V is as defined above, following conditionsdescribed for general scheme 1.

Compounds of formulae (IIc) may be prepared from derivatives of formulae(XV) by a intramolecular cyclisation reaction. Preferred conditions forthe intramolecular cyclisation are the treatment of compounds offormulae (XV) with CuI in the presence or not of a ligand such asN,N-dimethylglycine in a suitable solvent such as DMSO at a temperatureranging from 100° C. to 180° C.

Compounds of formulae (XV) may be prepared by nucleophilic substitutionon derivatives of formulae (XVIc) with compounds of formulae E wherein Tis a thiol group and U₂, U₃ represents CR¹. Preferred conditions are thetreatment of compounds of formulae (XVIc) wherein X are bromine atoms,R² represents an aryl or an heteroaryl and V represents an ethyl groupwith a thiol derivative E in the presence of a base such as K₂CO₃ in asuitable solvent such as ACN at a temperature ranging from RT to 90° C.

Compounds of formulae (XVIc) may be prepared from derivatives offormulae (XVIb) by an halogenation reaction. Preferred conditions arethe treatment of compounds of formulae (XVIb) with a brominating agentsuch as phosphorus tribromide in a suitable solvent such as Et₂O at atemperature ranging from 0° C. to RT.

Compounds of formulae (XVIb) may be prepared from derivatives offormulae (XVIa) by a reduction reaction. Preferred conditions are thetreatment of compounds of formulae (XVIa) with a reductive agent such assodium borohydride in a suitable solvent such as a mixture of THF andEtOH at a temperature between 0° C. to RT.

Compounds of formulae (XVIa) may be prepared from derivatives offormulae (XVII) by a Vilsmeier-Haack reaction. Preferred conditions arethe treatment of compounds of formulae (XVII) with phosphorus oxybromide and DMF in a suitable solvent such as DCM at a temperatureranging from 50° C. to 100° C.

Compounds of formulae (XVII) may be obtained either from commercialsources or following the procedure described in Synthesis (2003), (15),2353-2357.

Preparation of compounds of general formulae (C) wherein R⁵, R², T andU¹, U², U³ U⁴ are as above defined is described in general scheme 7.Compounds of formulae (C) may be prepared from the correspondingderivatives of formulae (IId), wherein V is as defined above, followingconditions described for general scheme 1.

Compounds (IId) may be prepared from compounds of formulae (IIe) byreaction with R²—X wherein X is a halogen or a sulfonate group.Preferred conditions consist in the treatment of compounds of formulae(IIe) with an alkyl halide in the presence of CuI and PdOAc in asuitable solvent such as DMF at a temperature ranging from 100° C. to150° C.

Compounds of formulae (IIe) may be obtained from compounds of formulae(XVIII) by cyclisation reaction with compounds F where V is as abovedefined. Preferred conditions are the treatment of compounds of formulae(XVIII) with a base such as potassium tert-butoxide and diethyl chlorophosphonate followed by the addition of ethyl isocyano acetate in asuitable solvent such as DMF at a temperature ranging from 0° C. to RT.

Compounds of formulae (XVIII) wherein T, U1 U2, U3 and U4 are as abovedefined may be obtained either from commercial sources or followingprocedure described in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2010), 53(17),6386-6397

Compounds of Formula (I*)can be obtained following the proceduresoutlined in schemes 1 to 8 wherein compound D

is replaced by compounds D*:

Wherein g is as above defined.

In a specific embodiment, the present invention provides a processwherein compounds of Formula (I) or (I*) wherein T is S are oxydised tocompounds of Formula (I) or (I*) wherein T is SO₂. This oxidation stepis performed using usual oxydizing agents, including mCPBA, H₂O₂, orKMNO₄.

Compounds of formulae (I), (I*), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),(IId), (IIe), (A), (B) and (C) may be converted to alternative compoundsof formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), (IId), (IIe),(A), (B) and (C) respectively, using suitable interconversion proceduressuch as those described hereinafter in the examples, or conventionalinterconversion procedures, well known by one skilled in the art.

Compounds of formulae (I), (I*), (Ia), (Ib), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), (IId),(IIe), (B) and (C) wherein T is S may be converted to the correspondingcompounds of formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (IIa), (IIb), (IId), (IIe),(B) and (C), wherein T is SO or SO₂, by oxidation. Preferred conditionsconsist in the treatment of compounds of formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic),(IIa), (IIb), (IIc), (IId), (IIe), (A), (B) and (C) by hydrogen peroxide30% in water in a suitable solvent such as acetic acid at a temperatureof 100° C. or treatment of compounds of formulae (I), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic),(IIa), (IIb), (IIc), (IId), (IIe), (A), (B) and (C) bymeta-chloroperbenzoic acid in a suitable solvent such as DCM at atemperature between RT and 50° C.

Compounds of Formula (VI), E, F, (IX), XIV), (XVII), (XVIII) andreagents of Formulae G³-CH₂CH₂CO-G⁴, V—OCOCO—X, H₂N—NH—R², R²—X,morpholine derivatives D, D*, R³—X and R⁴—X may be obtained either fromcommercial sources or they may be prepared from known compounds usingprocedures such as those described hereinafter in the examples, orconventional procedures, well known by one skilled in the art.

If the above set of general synthetic methods is not applicable toobtain compounds according to Formula (I) and/or necessary intermediatesfor the synthesis of compounds of Formula (I), suitable methods ofpreparation known by a person skilled in the art should be used.

Compounds of this invention can be isolated in association with solventmolecules by crystallization from an appropriate solvent or byevaporation of an appropriate solvent.

The pharmaceutically acceptable anionic salts of the compounds ofFormula (I), (I*) and related Formulae, which contain a basic center,may be prepared in a conventional manner. For example, a solution of thefree base may be treated with a suitable acid, either neat or in asuitable solution, and the resulting salt isolated either by filtrationor by evaporation under vacuum of the reaction solvent.

Compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae can furthermorebe obtained by liberating compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and relatedFormulae from one of their functional derivatives by treatment with asolvolysing or hydrogenolysing agent.

Preferred starting materials for the solvolysis or hydrogenolysis arethose which conform to the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae, butcontain corresponding protected amino and/or hydroxyl groups instead ofone or more free amino and/or hydroxyl groups, preferably those whichcarry an amino-protecting group instead of an H atom bonded to an Natom, in particular those which carry an R*—N group, in which R* denotesan amino-protecting group, instead of an HN group, and/or those whichcarry a hydroxyl-protecting group instead of the

H atom of a hydroxyl group, for example those which conform to theformula (I), (I*) and related Formulae, but carry a —COOR** group, inwhich R** denotes a hydroxyl-protecting group, instead of a —COOH group.

It is also possible for a plurality of—identical or different—protectedamino and/or hydroxyl groups to be present in the molecule of thestarting material. If the protecting groups present are different fromone another, they can in many cases be cleaved off selectively.

The term “amino-protecting group” is known in general terms and relatesto groups which are suitable for protecting (blocking) an amino groupagainst chemical reactions, but which are easy to remove after thedesired chemical reaction has been carried out elsewhere in themolecule. Typical of such groups are, in particular, unsubstituted orsubstituted acyl, aryl, aralkoxymethyl or aralkyl groups. Since theamino-protecting groups are removed after the desired reaction (orreaction sequence), their type and size are furthermore not crucial;however, preference is given to those having 1-20, in particular 1-8,carbon atoms.

The term “acyl group” is to be understood in the broadest sense inconnection with the present process. It includes acyl groups derivedfrom aliphatic, araliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic carboxylic acidsor sulfonic acids, and, in particular, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyland especially aralkoxycarbonyl groups. Examples of such acyl groups arealkanoyl, such as acetyl, propionyl and butyryl; aralkanoyl, such asphenylacetyl; aroyl, such as benzoyl and tolyl; aryloxyalkanoyl, such asPOA; alkoxycarbonyl, such as methoxy-carbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl,2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, BOC (tert-butoxycarbonyl) and2-iodoethoxycarbonyl; aralkoxycarbonyl, such as CBZ (“carbobenzoxy”),4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl and FMOC; and arylsulfonyl, such as Mtr.Preferred amino-protecting groups are BOC and Mtr, furthermore CBZ,Fmoc, benzyl and acetyl.

The term “hydroxyl-protecting group” is likewise known in general termsand relates to groups which are suitable for protecting a hydroxyl groupagainst chemical reactions, but are easy to remove after the desiredchemical reaction has been carried out elsewhere in the molecule.Typical of such groups are the above-mentioned unsubstituted orsubstituted aryl, aralkyl or acyl groups, furthermore also alkyl groups.The nature and size of the hydroxyl-protecting groups are not crucialsince they are removed again after the desired chemical reaction orreaction sequence; preference is given to groups having 1-20, inparticular 1-10, carbon atoms. Examples of hydroxyl-protecting groupsare, inter alia, benzyl, 4-methoxybenzyl, p-nitrobenzoyl,p-toluenesulfonyl, tert-butyl and acetyl, where benzyl and tert-butylare particularly preferred.

The compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae areliberated from their functional derivatives—depending on the protectinggroup used—for example strong inorganic acids, such as hydrochloricacid, perchloric acid or sulfuric acid, strong organic carboxylic acids,such as trichloroacetic acid, TFA or sulfonic acids, such as benzene- orp-toluenesulfonic acid. The presence of an additional inert solvent ispossible, but is not always necessary. Suitable inert solvents arepreferably organic, for example carboxylic acids, such as acetic acid,ethers, such as tetrahydrofuran or dioxane, amides, such as DMF,halogenated hydrocarbons, such as dichloromethane, furthermore alsoalcohols, such as methanol, ethanol or isopropanol, and water. Mixturesof the above-mentioned solvents are furthermore suitable. TFA ispreferably used in excess without addition of a further solvent, andperchloric acid is preferably used in the form of a mixture of aceticacid and 70% perchloric acid in the ratio 9:1. The reaction temperaturesfor the cleavage are advantageously between about 0 and about 50° C.,preferably between 15 and 30° C. (room temperature).

The BOC, OtBut and Mtr groups can, for example, preferably be cleavedoff using TFA in dichloromethane or using approximately 3 to 5N HCl indioxane at 15-30° C., and the FMOC group can be cleaved off using anapproximately 5 to 50% solution of dimethylamine, diethylamine orpiperidine in DMF at 15-30° C.

Protecting groups which can be removed hydrogenolytically (for exampleCBZ, benzyl or the liberation of the amidino group from the oxadiazolederivative thereof) can be cleaved off, for example, by treatment withhydrogen in the presence of a catalyst (for example a noble-metalcatalyst, such as palladium, advantageously on a support, such ascarbon). Suitable solvents here are those indicated above, inparticular, for example, alcohols, such as methanol or ethanol, oramides, such as DMF. The hydrogenolysis is generally carried out attemperatures between about 0 and 100° C. and pressures between about 1and 200 bar, preferably at 20-30° C. and 1-10 bar. Hydrogenolysis of theCBZ group succeeds well, for example, on 5 to 10% Pd/C in methanol orusing ammonium formate (instead of hydrogen) on Pd/C in methanol/DMF at20-30° C.

Esters can be hydrolysed, for example, using HCl, H₂SO₄, or using LiOH,NaOH or KOH in water, water/THF, water/THF/ethanol or water/dioxane, attemperatures between 0 and 100° C.

Free amino groups can furthermore be acylated in a conventional mannerusing an acyl chloride or anhydride or alkylated using an unsubstitutedor substituted alkyl halide, advantageously in an inert solvent, such asdichloromethane or THF and/or in the presence of a base, such astriethylamine or pyridine, at temperatures between −60° C. and +30° C.

The formula (I) and related formulae also encompasses the opticallyactive forms (stereoisomers), the enantiomers, the racemates, thediastereomers and the hydrates and solvates of these compounds.

The term “solvates of the compounds” is taken to mean adductions ofinert solvent molecules onto the compounds which form owing to theirmutual attractive force. Solvates are, for example, mono- or dihydratesor alcoholates.

The term “hydrates of the compounds” refers to compounds of formula (I)associated with 1, 2, 3 or 4 molecules of water. Preferably, hydratesare mono- or dihydrates.

Use can also be made here of variants which are known per se, but arenot mentioned here in greater detail.

If desired, the starting materials can also be formed in situ so thatthey are not isolated from the reaction mixture, but instead areimmediately converted further into the compounds of the formula (I).

The starting compounds for the preparation of compounds of formula (I)and related formulae are generally known. If they are novel, they can,however, be prepared by methods known per se.

The reactions are preferably carried out in an inert solvent.

Examples of suitable inert solvents are hydrocarbons, such as hexane,petroleum ether, benzene, toluene or xylene; chlorinated hydrocarbons,such as trichloroethylene, 1,2-dichloroethane, tetrachloromethane,chloroform or dichloromethane; alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol,isopropanol, n-propanol, n-butanol or tert-butanol; ethers, such asdiethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran (THF) or dioxane;glycol ethers, such as ethylene glycol monomethyl or monoethyl ether orethylene glycol dimethyl ether (diglyme); ketones, such as acetone orbutanone; amides, such as acetamide, dimethylacetamide ordimethyl-formamide (DMF); nitriles, such as acetonitrile; sulfoxides,such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); carbon disulfide; carboxylic acids,such as formic acid or acetic acid; esters, such as ethyl acetate, ormixtures of the said solvents.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a mixture of severalcompounds of formula (I), (I*) and related Formulae preferably a mixtureof 2 to 10 compounds, more preferably, a mixture of 2 or 3 compounds ofFormula (I). In another aspect, the invention may also encompassisomers, stereoisomers, diasteroisomers, enentiomers, as well asgeometric isomers of compounds of Formula (I) or (I*). The inventionalso encompasses mixtures of isomers, e.g. stereoisomers,diasteroisomers, enentiomers and geometric isomers, of compounds ofFormula (I), (I*) and related Formulae.

In a further aspect, the invention provides pharmaceutically acceptablederivatives, solvates, hydrates, tautomers, salts and stereoisomers ofFormula (I), (I*) and related Formulae.

Accordingly, the invention relates, in particular, to the use ofcompounds of formula (I), (I*) and related formulae as defined above, asa medicament.

Accordingly, the invention relates, in particular, to the use ofcompounds of the formula(I) (I*) and related formulae as defined above,for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations for the preventionand/or the treatment of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, multiplesclerosis, cancers and related disorders.

The present invention also encompasses the metabolites of compounds offormula (I).

The said compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae can beused in their final non-salt form. On the other hand, the presentinvention also relates to the use of these compounds in the form oftheir pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which can be derived fromvarious organic and inorganic acids and bases by procedures known in theart. Pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms of the compounds of theformula (I), (I*) and related Formulae are for the most part prepared byconventional methods. If the compound of the formula (I), (I*) andrelated formulae contains an acidic center, such as a carboxyl group,one of its suitable salts can be formed by reacting the compound with asuitable base to give the corresponding base-addition salt. Such basesare, for example, alkali metal hydroxides, including potassiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and lithium hydroxide; alkaline earth metalhydroxides, such as barium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide; alkali metalalkoxides, for example sodium- or potassium methoxide and sodium orpotassium propoxide, alkalihydrides, such as sodium- or potassiumhydride; and various organic bases, such as piperidine, diethanolamineand N-methyl-glutamine, benzathine, choline, diethanolamine,ethylenediamine, meglumine, benethamine, diethylamine, piperazine andtromethamine. The aluminium salts of the compounds of the formula (I),(I*) and related formulae are likewise included. In the case of certaincompounds of the formula I and related formulae, which contain a basiccenter, acid-addition salts can be formed by treating these compoundswith pharmaceutically acceptable organic and inorganic acids, forexample hydrogen halides, such as hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide orhydrogen iodide, other mineral acids and corresponding salts thereof,such as sulfate, nitrate or phosphate and the like, and alkyl- andmonoaryl-sulfonates, such as ethanesulfonate, toluenesulfonate andbenzene-sulfonate, and other organic acids and corresponding saltsthereof, such as acetate, trifluoro-acetate, tartrate, maleate,succinate, citrate, benzoate, salicylate, ascorbate and the like.Accordingly, pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts of thecompounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae include thefollowing: acetate, adipate, alginate, arginate, aspartate, benzoate,benzene-sulfonate (besylate), bisulfate, bisulfite, bromide, butyrate,camphorate, camphor-sulfonate, caprylate, chloride, chlorobenzoate,citrate, cyclo-pentane-propionate, digluconate, dihydrogen-phosphate,dinitrobenzoate, dodecyl-sulfate, ethanesulfonate, fumarate, galacterate(from mucic acid), galacturonate, glucoheptanoate, gluco-nate,glutamate, glycerophosphate, hemi-succinate, hemisulfate, heptanoate,hexanoate, hippurate, hydro-chloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide,2-hydroxy-ethane-sulfonate, iodide, isethionate, isobutyrate, lactate,lactobionate, malate, maleate, malonate, mandelate, metaphosphate,methanesulfonate, methylbenzoate, mono-hydrogen-phosphate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oxalate, oleate, palmo-ate,pectinate, persulfate, phenylacetate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate,phosphonate, phthalate, but this does not represent a restriction. Bothtypes of salts may be formed or interconverted preferably usingion-exchange resin techniques.

Furthermore, the base salts of the compounds of the formula (I), (I*)and related formulae include aluminium, ammonium, calcium, copper,iron(III), iron(II), lithium, magnesium, manganese(III), manganese(II),potassium, sodium and zink salts, but this is not intended to representa restriction. Of the above-mentioned salts, preference is given toammonium; the alkali metal salts sodium and potassium, and the alkalineearth metal salts calcium and magnesium. Salts of the compounds of theformula I which are derived from pharmaceutically acceptable organicnon-toxic bases include salts of primary, secondary and tertiary amines,substituted amines, also including naturally occurring substitutedamines, cyclic amines, and basic ion exchanger resins, for examplearginine, betaine, caffeine, chloroprocaine, choline,N,N′-dibenzyl-ethylen-ediamine (benzathine), dicyclohexylamine,diethanol-amine, diethyl-amine, 2-diethyl-amino-ethanol,2-dimethyl-amino-ethanol, ethanolamine, ethylenediamine,N-ethylmorpholine, N-ethyl-piperidine, glucamine, glucosamine,histidine, hydrabamine, isopropyl-amine, lido-caine, lysine, meglumine(N-methyl-D-glucamine), morpholine, piperazine, piperidine, polyamineresins, procaine, purines, theobromine, triethanol-amine, triethylamine,trimethylamine, tripropyl-amine and tris(hydroxy-methyl)-methylamine(tromethamine), but this is not intended to represent a restriction.

Compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae of the presentinvention which contain basic nitrogen-containing groups can bequaternised using agents such as (C₁-C₄)-alkyl halides, for examplemethyl, ethyl, isopropyl and tert-butyl chloride, bromide and iodide;di(C₁-C₄)alkyl sulfates, for example dimethyl, diethyl and diamylsulfate; (C₁₀-C₁₈)alkyl halides, for example decyl, do-decyl, lauryl,myristyl and stearyl chloride, bromide and iodide; and aryl-(C₁-C₄)alkylhalides, for example benzyl chloride and phenethyl bromide. Both water-and oil-soluble compounds of the formula I can be prepared using suchsalts.

The above-mentioned pharmaceutical salts which are preferred includeacetate, trifluoroacetate, besylate, citrate, fumarate, gluconate,hemisuccinate, hippurate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, isethionate,mandelate, me-glumine, nitrate, oleate, phosphonate, pivalate, sodiumphosphate, stea-rate, sulfate, sulfosalicylate, tartrate, thiomalate,tosylate and tro-meth-amine, but this is not intended to represent arestriction.

As mentioned, the pharmaceutically acceptable base-addition salts of thecompounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related Formulae are formed withmetals or amines, such as alkali metals and alkaline earth metals ororganic amines. Preferred metals are sodium, potassium, magnesium andcalcium. Preferred organic amines are N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine,chloroprocaine, choline, diethanol-amine, ethylenediamine,N-methyl-D-glucamine and procaine.

If a compound of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae containsmore than one group which is capable of forming pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts of this type, the formula (I), (I*) and relatedFormulae also encompass multiple salts. Typical multiple salt formsinclude, for example, bitartrate, diacetate, difumarate, dimeglumine,di-phosphate, disodium and trihydrochloride, but this is not intended torepresent a restriction.

With regard to that stated above, it can be seen that the term“pharmaceutically acceptable salt” in the present connection is taken tomean an active ingredient which comprises a compound of the formula (I),(I*) and related formulae in the form of one of its salts, in particularif this salt form imparts improved pharmacokinetic properties on theactive ingredient compared with the free form of the active ingredientor any other salt form of the active ingredient used earlier. Thepharmaceutically acceptable salt form of the active ingredient can alsoprovide this active ingredient for the first time with a desiredpharmacokinetic property which it did not have earlier and can even havea positive influence on the pharmacodynamics of this active ingredientwith respect to its therapeutic efficacy in the body.

The term “leaving group” or “leaving groups” denotes an atom or a groupof atoms easily cleaved, hydrolysed or substituted with a reagent.Preferred leaving groups are halogens, alkylsulfonates, arylsulfonates,alcoholates or activated esters.

The term “reducing agent” denotes a reagent able to donate electrons.Preferred reducing agents are Boranes, Catecholborane, Copper hydride,Copper (low valent), Chromium (low valent), Decaborane, DIBAL-H,Diborane, Diethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate,Diisobutylaluminium hydride, Dimethylsulfide borane, DMSB, Fe,Formaldehyde, Formic acid, Hantzsch Ester, Hydrazine, Hydrogen, Indium(low valent), Iron, Isopropanol, LAH, Lithium, Lithium aluminum hydride,Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate, LiBH4, Magnesium, Manganese,3-Mercaptopropionic acid, 3-MPA, Neodymium (low valent), Nickel, Nickelborohydride, Niobium (low valent), Phenylsilane, PMHS,Polymethylhydrosiloxane, Potassium, 2-Propanol, Red-Al, Rongalite,Samarium (low valent), Silanes, Sodium, Sodiumbis(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminumhydride, Sodium borohydride, Sodiumcyanoborohydride, Sodium dithionite, Sodium hydrosulfite, Sodiumhydroxymethanesulfinate, Sodium tetrahydroborate, Sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride, Strontium, Tetramethyldisiloxane, Tin hydrides,Titanium (low valent), TMDSO, Tributylstannane, Tributyltin hydride,Trichlorosilane, Triphenylphosphine, Triphenylphosphite, Triethylsilane,Tris(trimethylsilyl)silane, TTMSS, Zinc.

The term “prodrug derivatives” or “prodrug” is taken to mean compoundsof the formula (I) or (I*) which have been modified with, for example,alkyl or acyl groups, sugars or oligopeptides and which are rapidlycleaved in the organism to form the active compounds.

These also include biodegradable polymer derivatives of the compoundsaccording to the invention, as described, for example, in Int. J. Pharm.115, 61-67 (1995).

The term “metabolite” designates compounds of formula (I) or (I*) whichhave been modified within the organism, through the reactions naturallyoccurring in the body.

Owing to their molecular structure, the compounds of the formula (I),(I*) and related formulae can be chiral and can accordingly occur invarious enantiomeric forms. They can therefore exist in racemic or inoptically active form.

Since the pharmaceutical activity of the racemates or stereoisomers ofthe compounds according to the invention may differ, it may be desirableto use the enantiomers. In these cases, the end product or even theintermediates can be separated into enantiomeric compounds by chemicalor physical measures known to the person skilled in the art or evenemployed as such in the synthesis.

In the case of racemic amines, diastereomers are formed from the mixtureby reaction with an optically active resolving agent. Examples ofsuitable resolving agents are optically active acids, such as the R andS forms of tartaric acid, diacetyltartaric acid, dibenzoyltartaric acid,mandelic acid, malic acid, lactic acid, suitable N-protected amino acids(for example N-benzoylproline or N-benzenesulfonylproline), or thevarious optically active camphorsulfonic acids. Also advantageous ischromatographic enantiomer resolution with the aid of an opticallyactive resolving agent (for example dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine,cellulose triacetate or other derivatives of carbohydrates or chirallyderivatised methacrylate polymers immobilised on silica gel). Suitableeluents for this purpose are aqueous or alcoholic solvent mixtures, suchas, for example, hexane/isopropanol/ acetonitrile, for example in theratio 82:15:3.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of compounds of Formula (I)or (I*) for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/orthe treatment of the diseases associated to Phosphoinositide 3-kinasesdisorders.

The invention also relates to the use of compounds of Formula (I) or(I*) for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/or thetreatment of inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorder, multiplesclerosis, cancers, and related disorders.

In particular, the present invention relates to the use of compounds ofFormula (I) or (I*) for the manufacture of a medicament for theprevention and/or treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, Asthma and otherautoimmune diseases selected from Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis(ADEM), Addison's disease, Alopecia areata, Ankylosing spondylitis,Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS), Autoimmune hemolytic anemia,Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune inner ear disease, Bullous pemphigoid,Behcet's disease, Coeliac disease, Anti-transglutaminase, Chagasdisease, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Crohn's Disease,Dermatomyositis, Diabetes mellitus type 1, Endometriosis, Goodpasture'ssyndrome, Graves' disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), Hashimoto'sdisease, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Kawasaki disease, IgA nephropathy,Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Interstitial cystitis, Lupuserythematosus, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Morphea, Multiplesclerosis (MS), Myasthenia gravis, Narcolepsy, Neuromyotonia, Pemphigusvulgaris, Pernicious anaemia, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,Polymyositis, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Schizophrenia, Scleroderma,Sjogren's syndrome, Stiff person syndrome, Temporal arteritis,Ulcerative Colitis, Vasculitis, Vitiligo, Wegener's granulomatosis.

The invention also relates to the use of compounds of Formula (I) or(I*) for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/or thetreatment of the disease selected from the group consisting ofamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), systemic lupus erythematosus,chronic rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, autoimmuneneuropathies, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, haemolytic anaemia,inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, autoimmune myositis, Wegener'sgranulomatosis, ichthyosis, bone marrow or organ transplant rejection orgraft-versus-host disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, myasthenia gravis,uveitis, posterior uveitis, rheumatic fever inflammatory andhyperproliferative skin diseases, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis,areata, keratoconjunctivitis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia,agranulocytosis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocyticleukemia, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, aortitis syndrome,polyarteritis nodosa, lung cancer, carcinogenesis, metastasis ofcarcinoma and hypobaropathy, disease caused by histamine orleukotriene-C4 release, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis,Parkinson's disease.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of compounds of formula(I), (I*) and related formulae in combination with at least one furthermedicament active ingredient, preferably medicaments used in thetreatment of inflammatory diseases or immune disorders such asmethotrexate, leflunomide, rituxan, or anti-TNF like enbrel(etanercept), remicade (infliximab), humira (adalimumab), or withimmunomodulating agents such as Fingolimod, cyclosporins, rapamycins orascomycins, or their immunosuppressive analogs, e.g. cyclosporin A,cyclosporin G, FK-506, ABT-281, ASM981, rapamycin,40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin etc.; corticosteroids; cyclophosphamide;azathioprene; mizoribine; mycophenolic add; mycophenolate mofetil;15-deoxyspergualine; diflucortolone valerate; difluprednate;Alclometasone dipropionate; amcinonide; amsacrine; asparaginase;azathioprine; basiliximab; beclometasone dipropionate; betamethasone;betamethasone acetate; betamethasone dipropionate; betamethasonephosphate sodique; betamethasone valerate; budesonide; captopril;chlormethine chlorhydrate; cladribine; clobetasol propionate; cortisoneacetate; cortivazol; cyclophosphamide; cytarabine; daclizumab;dactinomycine; desonide; desoximetasone; dexamethasone; dexamethasoneacetate; dexamethasone isonicotinate; dexamethasone metasulfobenzoatesodique; dexamethasone phosphate;dexamethasone tebutate;dichlorisoneacetate; doxorubicine chlorhydrate; epirubicine chlorhydrate;fluclorolone acetonide; fludrocortisone acetate; fludroxycortide;flumetasone pivalate; flunisolide; fluocinolone acetonide; fluocinonide;fluocortolone; fluocortolone hexanoate; fluocortolone pivalate;fluorometholone; fluprednidene acetate; fluticasone propionate;gemcitabine chlorhydrate; halcinonide; hydrocortisone, hydrocortisoneacetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, hydrocortisone hemisuccinate;melphalan; meprednisone; mercaptopurine; methylprednisolone;methylprednisolone acetate; methylprednisolone hemisuccinate;misoprostol; muromonab-cd3; mycophenolate mofetil; paramethasoneacetate; prednazoline, prednisolone; prednisolone acetate; prednisolonecaproate; prednisolone metasulfobenzoate sodique; prednisolone phosphatesodique; prednisone; prednylidene; rifampicine; rifampicine sodique;tacrolimus; thalidomide; thiotepa; tixocortol pivalate; triamcinolone;triamcinolone acetonide hemisuccinate; triamcinolone benetonide;triamcinolone diacetate; triamcinolone hexacetonide; immunosuppressivemonoclonal antibodies, e.g., monoclonal antibodies to leukocytereceptors, e.g., MHC, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD7, CD25, CD28, B7, CD40, CD45 orCD58 or their ligands; or other immunomodulatory compounds, e.g.CTLA41g, or other adhesion molecule inhibitors, e.g. mAbs or lowmolecular weight inhibitors including Selectin antagonists and VLA-4antagonists. A preferred composition is with Cyclosporin A, FK506,rapamycin or 40-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin and Fingolimod. These furthermedicaments, such as interferon beta, may be administered concomitantlyor sequentially, e.g. by subcutaneous, intramuscular or oral routes. Theinvention furthermore relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) andrelated formulae in combination with at least one further medicamentactive ingredient, preferably medicaments used in the treatment ofcancer wherein said antitumoral compounds are selected from those wellknown by the one skilled in the related art.

These compositions can be used as medicaments in human and veterinarymedicine.

-   -   Other Embodiments    -   Embodiments 1: A compound of Formula (I):

-   -   wherein    -   R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, Cyc,    -   R³, R⁴ denote independently from one another H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar,        (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het    -   R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar,    -   U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ or one or two of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴        are independently N, and the remaining are CR¹    -   R¹ denotes H, A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y,        —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂    -   T denotes S, SO or SO₂.    -   r denotes 0, 1 or 2,    -   Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic, unsaturated or        aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is        unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or        trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —O₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A,        —NHSO₂Ar, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶;    -   Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated, unsaturated or        aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, 0 and/or S        atoms which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted        or trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,        N(R⁶)₂, COR^(E), —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, -NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,        —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶;    -   Cyc denotes a saturated carbocyclic ring having 1 to 8 carbon        atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substituted        or tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A,        OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,        —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,        N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),        —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,        —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),        —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶;    -   A is a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein        one or more, preferably 1 to 7 H-atoms may be replaced by Hal,        Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or more,        preferably 1 to 7 non-adjacent CH₂— groups may be replaced by O,        NR⁶, CONR⁶— and/or by —CH═CH— or —C≡C— groups, or denotes        cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylen having 3-7 ring C atoms;    -   Y denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.    -   R⁶ is H, A or Ar.    -   Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I,    -   q is 0 or 1,    -   m is 0, 1 or 2,    -   n is 1, 2, 3, or 4    -   and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, solvates,        tautomers, salts, hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including        mixtures thereof in all ratios, for use as a medicament.    -   Embodiment 2: A compound of Formula (I) according to embodiment        1 for the prevention and/or treatment of the diseases associated        to Phosphoinositide 3-kinases disorders.    -   Embodiment 3: A compound according to embodiment 2 wherein the        disease is inflammatory disease, autoimmune disorder, cancer or        multiple sclerosis and related disorders.    -   Embodiment 4: A compound according to embodiment 3 wherein the        autoimmune disease is selected from the group consisting of        Asthma, Rheumatoid arthritis, Acute disseminated        encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Addison's disease, Alopecia areata,        Ankylosing spondylitis, Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome        (APS), Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Autoimmune hepatitis,        Autoimmune inner ear disease, Bullous pemphigoid, Behcet's        disease, Coeliac disease, Anti-transglutaminase, Chagas disease,        Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Crohn's Disease,        Dermatomyositis, Diabetes mellitus type 1, Endometriosis,        Goodpasture's syndrome, Graves' disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome        (GBS), Hashimoto's disease, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Kawasaki        disease, IgA nephropathy, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,        Interstitial cystitis, Lupus erythematosus, Mixed Connective        Tissue Disease, Morphea, Multiple sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia        gravis, Narcolepsy, Neuromyotonia, Pemphigus vulgaris,        Pernicious anaemia, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,        Polymyositis, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Rheumatoid arthritis,        Schizophrenia, Scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, Stiff person        syndrome, Temporal arteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Vasculitis,        Vitiligo, Wegener's granulomatosis    -   Embodiment 5: A kit consisting of separate packs of:        -   (a) an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I)            and/or pharmaceutically usable derivatives, solvates, salts,            hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures            thereof in all ratios, and        -   (b) an effective amount of a further medicament active            ingredient.    -   Embodiment 6: A Pharmaceutical compositions containing at least        one of the compounds of Formula (I) according to any one of        embodiment 1 to 5.    -   Embodiment 7: A pharmaceutical composition according to        embodiment 6 wherein compounds of formula (I) are combined with        at least one further medicament used in the treatment of        inflammatory diseases or immune disorders.    -   Embodiment 8: A pharmaceutical composition according to        embodiment 7 wherein compounds of Formula (I) are combined with        at least one further immunomodulating agents.    -   Embodiment 9: A process for producing compounds of Formula (I)        according to embodiment 1 to 5, wherein R³ and R⁴ are both H,        comprising the step of reacting compounds of Formula (IIb)

-   -   -   wherein V is H or Y, and wherein R², T, Y and U₁, U₂, U₃ and            U₄ are as defined in embodiment 1,        -   with a morpholine derivative D:

-   -   -   wherein R⁵ and r are as defined in embodiment 1,            -   or reacting compounds of Formula (Ia)

-   -   -   -   wherein R⁵, r, T and U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ are as defined in                embodiment 1 with compounds of formula R²—X, wherein R²                is as defined in embodiment 1 and X is a leaving group.

    -   Embodiment 10: A process according to embodiment 9 further        comprising the step of reaction a compound of Formula (Ib)

-   -   -   wherein R⁵, R², r, T and U₁, U₂, U₃ and U₄ are as defined in            embodiment 1, with R³—X and R⁴—X,        -   wherein X is a leaving group and R³ and R⁴ are as defined in            embodiment 1.

Pharmaceutical formulations can be administered in the form of dosageunits, which comprise a predetermined amount of active ingredient perdosage unit. Such a unit can comprise, for example, 0.5 mg to 1 g,preferably 1 mg to 700 mg, particularly preferably 5 mg to 100 mg, of acompound according to the invention, depending on the disease conditiontreated, the method of administration and the age, weight and conditionof the patient, or pharmaceutical formulations can be administered inthe form of dosage units which comprise a predetermined amount of activeingredient per dosage unit. Preferred dosage unit formulations are thosewhich comprise a daily dose or part-dose, as indicated above, or acorresponding fraction thereof of an active ingredient. Furthermore,pharmaceutical formulations of this type can be prepared using aprocess, which is generally known in the pharmaceutical art.

Pharmaceutical formulations can be adapted for administration via anydesired suitable method, for example by oral (including buccal orsublingual), rectal, nasal, topical (including buccal, sublingual ortransdermal), vaginal or parenteral (including subcutaneous,intramuscular, intravenous or intradermal) methods. Such formulationscan be prepared using all processes known in the pharmaceutical art by,for example, combining the active ingredient with the excipient(s) oradjuvant(s).

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for oral administration can beadministered as separate units, such as, for example, capsules ortablets; powders or granules; solutions or suspensions in aqueous ornon-aqueous liquids; edible foams or foam foods; or oil-in-water liquidemulsions or water-in-oil liquid emulsions.

Thus, for example, in the case of oral administration in the form of atablet or capsule, the active-ingredient component can be combined withan oral, non-toxic and pharmaceutically acceptable inert excipient, suchas, for example, ethanol, glycerol, water and the like. Powders areprepared by comminuting the compound to a suitable fine size and mixingit with a pharmaceutical excipient comminuted in a similar manner, suchas, for example, an edible carbohydrate, such as, for example, starch ormannitol. A flavour, preservative, dispersant and dye may likewise bepresent.

Capsules are produced by preparing a powder mixture as described aboveand filling shaped gelatine shells therewith. Glidants and lubricants,such as, for example, highly disperse silicic acid, talc, magnesiumstearate, calcium stearate or polyethylene glycol in solid form, can beadded to the powder mixture before the filling operation. A disintegrantor solubiliser, such as, for example, agar-agar, calcium carbonate orsodium carbonate, may likewise be added in order to improve theavailability of the medica-ment after the capsule has been taken.

In addition, if desired or necessary, suitable binders, lubricants anddisintegrants as well as dyes can likewise be incorporated into themixture. Suitable binders include starch, gelatine, natural sugars, suchas, for example, glucose or beta-lactose, sweeteners made from maize,natural and synthetic rubber, such as, for example, acacia, tragacanthor sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, waxes,and the like. The lubricants used in these dosage forms include sodiumoleate, sodium stearate, magnesium stearate, sodium benzoate, sodiumacetate, sodium chloride and the like. The disintegrants include,without being restricted thereto, starch, methylcellulose, agar,bentonite, xanthan gum and the like. The tablets are formulated by, forexample, preparing a powder mixture, granulating or dry-pressing themixture, adding a lubricant and a disintegrant and pressing the entiremixture to give tablets. A powder mixture is prepared by mixing thecompound comminuted in a suitable manner with a diluent or a base, asdescribed above, and optionally with a binder, such as, for example,carboxymethylcellulose, an alginate, gelatine or polyvinyl-pyrrolidone,a dissolution retardant, such as, for example, paraffin, an absorptionaccelerator, such as, for example, a quaternary salt, and/or anabsorbant, such as, for example, bentonite, kaolin or dicalciumphosphate. The powder mixture can be granulated by wetting it with abinder, such as, for example, syrup, starch paste, acadia mucilage orsolutions of cellulose or polymer materials and pressing it through asieve. As an alternative to granulation, the powder mixture can be runthrough a tableting machine, giving lumps of non-uniform shape which arebroken up to form granules. The granules can be lubricated by additionof stearic acid, a stearate salt, talc or mineral oil in order toprevent sticking to the tablet casting moulds. The lubricated mixture isthen pressed to give tablets. The active ingredients can also becombined with a free-flowing inert excipient and then pressed directlyto give tablets without carrying out the granulation or dry-pressingsteps. A transparent or opaque protective layer consisting of a shellacsealing layer, a layer of sugar or polymer material and a gloss layer ofwax may be present. Dyes can be added to these coatings in order to beable to differentiate between different dosage units.

Oral liquids, such as, for example, solution, syrups and elixirs, can beprepared in the form of dosage units so that a given quantity comprisesa pre-specified amount of the compounds. Syrups can be prepared bydissolving the compounds in an aqueous solution with a suitable flavour,while elixirs are prepared using a non-toxic alcoholic vehicle.Suspensions can be formulated by dispersion of the compounds in anon-toxic vehicle. Solubilisers and emulsifiers, such as, for example,ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols and polyoxyethylene sorbitol ethers,preservatives, flavour additives, such as, for example, peppermint oilor natural sweeteners or saccharin, or other artificial sweeteners andthe like, can likewise be added.

The dosage unit formulations for oral administration can, if desired, beencapsulated in microcapsules. The formulation can also be prepared insuch a way that the release is extended or retarded, such as, forexample, by coating or embedding of particulate material in polymers,wax and the like.

The compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae and salts,solvates and physiologically functional derivatives thereof and theother active ingredients can also be administered in the form ofliposome delivery systems, such as, for example, small unilamellarvesicles, large unilamellar vesicles and multilamellar vesicles.Liposomes can be formed from various phospholipids, such as, forexample, cholesterol, stearylamine or phosphatidylcholines.

The compounds of the formula (I), (I*) and related formulae and thesalts, solvates and physiologically functional derivatives thereof andthe other active ingredients can also be delivered using monoclonalantibodies as individual carriers to which the compound molecules arecoupled. The compounds can also be coupled to soluble polymers astargeted medicament carriers. Such polymers may encompasspolyvinylpyrrolidone, pyran copolymer,polyhydroxypropyl-methacrylamidophenol,polyhydroxyethylaspartamido-phenol or polyethylene oxide polylysine,substituted by palmitoyl radicals. The compounds may furthermore becoupled to a class of biodegradable polymers which are suitable forachieving controlled release of a medicament, for example polylacticacid, poly-epsilon-caprolactone, polyhydroxybutyric acid,poly-orthoesters, polyacetals, polydihydroxypyrans, polycyanoacrylatesand crosslinked or amphipathic block copolymers of hydrogels.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for transdermal administration canbe administered as independent plasters for extended, close contact withthe epidermis of the recipient. Thus, for example, the active ingredientcan be delivered from the plaster by iontophoresis, as described ingeneral terms in Pharmaceutical Research, 3(6), 318 (1986).

Pharmaceutical compounds adapted for topical administration can beformulated as ointments, creams, suspensions, lotions, powders,solutions, pastes, gels, sprays, aerosols or oils.

For the treatment of the eye or other external tissue, for example mouthand skin, the formulations are preferably applied as topical ointment orcream. In the case of formulation to give an ointment, the activeingredient can be employed either with a paraffinic or a water-misciblecream base. Alternatively, the active ingredient can be formulated togive a cream with an oil-in-water cream base or a water-in-oil base.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for topical application to the eyeinclude eye drops, in which the active ingredient is dissolved orsuspended in a suitable carrier, in particular an aqueous solvent.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for topical application in the mouthencompass lozenges, pastilles and mouthwashes.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for rectal administration can beadministered in the form of suppositories or enemas.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for nasal administration in whichthe carrier substance is a solid comprise a coarse powder having aparticle size, for example, in the range 20-500 microns, which isadministered in the manner in which snuff is taken, i.e. by rapidinhalation via the nasal passages from a container containing the powderheld close to the nose. Suitable formulations for administration asnasal spray or nose drops with a liquid as carrier substance encompassactive-ingredient solutions in water or oil.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for administration by inhalationencompass finely particulate dusts or mists, which can be generated byvarious types of pressurised dispensers with aerosols, nebulisers orinsufflators.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for vaginal administration can beadministered as pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes, foams or sprayformulations.

Pharmaceutical formulations adapted for parenteral administrationinclude aqueous and non-aqueous sterile injection solutions comprisingantioxidants, buffers, bacteriostatics and solutes, by means of whichthe formulation is rendered isotonic with the blood of the recipient tobe treated; and aqueous and non-aqueous sterile suspensions, which maycomprise suspension media and thickeners. The formulations can beadministered in single-dose or multidose containers, for example sealedampoules and vials, and stored in freeze-dried (lyophilised) state, sothat only the addition of the sterile carrier liquid, for example waterfor injection purposes, immediately before use is necessary.

Injection solutions and suspensions prepared in accordance with therecipe can be prepared from sterile powders, granules and tablets.

It goes without saying that, in addition to the above particularlymentioned constituents, the formulations may also comprise other agentsusual in the art with respect to the particular type of formulation;thus, for example, formulations which are suitable for oraladministration may comprise flavours.

A therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula (I),(I*) and related formulae and of the other active ingredient depends ona number of factors, including, for example, the age and weight of theanimal, the precise disease condition which requires treatment, and itsseverity, the nature of the formulation and the method ofadministration, and is ultimately determined by the treating doctor orvet. However, an effective amount of a compound is generally in therange from 0.1 to 100 mg/kg of body weight of the recipient (mammal) perday and particularly typically in the range from 1 to 10 mg/kg of bodyweight per day. Thus, the actual amount per day for an adult mammalweighing 70 kg is usually between 70 and 700 mg, where this amount canbe administered as an individual dose per day or usually in a series ofpart-doses (such as, for example, two, three, four, five or six) perday, so that the total daily dose is the same. An effective amount of asalt or solvate or of a physiologically functional derivative thereofcan be determined as the fraction of the effective amount of thecompound per se.

The present invention furthermore relates to a method for treating asubject suffering from a PI3K related disorder, comprising administeringto said subject an effective amount of a compound of formula I andrelated formulae. The present invention preferably relates to a method,wherein the PI3K associated disorder is an autoimmune disorder orcondition associated with an overactive immune response or cancer. Thepresent invention furthermore relates to a method of treating a subjectsuffering from an immunoregulatory abnormality, comprising administeringto said subject a compound of formula (I), (I*) and related formulae inan amount that is effective for treating said immunoregulatoryabnormality The present invention preferably relates to a method whereinthe immunoregulatory abnormality is an autoimmune or chronicinflammatory disease selected from the group consisting of: allergicdiseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), systemic lupuserythematosus, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes mellitus,inflammatory bowel disease, biliary cirrhosis, uveitis, multiplesclerosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bullous pemphigoid,sarcoidosis, psoriasis, autoimmune myositis, Wegener's granulomatosis,ichthyosis, Graves ophthalmopathy and asthma. The present inventionfurthermore relates to a method wherein the immunoregulatory abnormalityis bone marrow or organ transplant rejection or graft-versus-hostdisease. The present invention furthermore relates to a method whereinthe immunoregulatory abnormality is selected from the group consistingof: transplantation of organs or tissue, graft-versus-host diseasesbrought about by transplantation, autoimmune syndromes includingrheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Hashimoto'sthyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, type I diabetes,uveitis, posterior uveitis, allergic encephalomyelitis,glomerulonephritis, post-infectious autoimmune diseases includingrheumatic fever and post-infectious glomerulonephritis, inflammatory andhyperproliferative skin diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, contactdermatitis, eczematous dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, lichenplanus, pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa, urticaria,angioedemas, vasculitis, erythema, cutaneous eosinophilia, lupuserythematosus, acne, alopecia areata, keratoconjunctivitis, vernalconjunctivitis, uveitis associated with Behcet's disease, keratitis,herpetic keratitis, conical cornea, dystrophia epithelialis corneae,corneal leukoma, ocular pemphigus, Mooren's ulcer, scleritis, Graves'ophthalmopathy, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, sarcoidosis, pollenallergies, reversible obstructive airway disease, bronchial asthma,allergic asthma, intrinsic asthma, extrinsic asthma, dust asthma,chronic or inveterate asthma, late asthma and airwayhyper-responsiveness, bronchitis, gastric ulcers, vascular damage causedby ischemic diseases and thrombosis, ischemic bowel diseases,inflammatory bowel diseases, necrotizing enterocolitis, intestinallesions associated with thermal burns, coeliac diseases, proctitis,eosinophilic gastroenteritis, mastocytosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerativecolitis, migraine, rhinitis, eczema, interstitial nephritis,Goodpasture's syndrome, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy,multiple myositis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Meniere's disease,polyneuritis, multiple neuritis, mononeuritis, radiculopathy,hyperthyroidism, Basedow's disease, pure red cell aplasia, aplasticanemia, hypoplastic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,autoimmune hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, pernicious anemia,megaloblastic anemia, anerythroplasia, osteoporosis, sarcoidosis,fibroid lung, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, dermatomyositis,leukoderma vulgaris, ichthyosis vulgaris, photoallergic sensitivity,cutaneous T cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia,arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, aortitis syndrome, polyarteritisnodosa, myocardosis, scleroderma, Wegener's granuloma, Sjogren'ssyndrome, adiposis, eosinophilic fascitis, lesions of gingiva,periodontium, alveolar bone, substantia ossea dentis,glomerulonephritis, male pattern alopecia or alopecia senilis bypreventing epilation or providing hair germination and/or promoting hairgeneration and hair growth, muscular dystrophy, pyoderma and Sezary'ssyndrome, Addison's disease, ischemia-reperfusion injury of organs whichoccurs upon preservation, transplantation or ischemic disease,endotoxin-shock, pseudomembranous colitis, colitis caused by drug orradiation, ischemic acute renal insufficiency, chronic renalinsufficiency, toxinosis caused by lung-oxygen or drugs, lung cancer,pulmonary emphysema, cataracta, siderosis, retinitis pigmentosa, senilemacular degeneration, vitreal scarring, corneal alkali burn, dermatitiserythema multiforme, linear IgA ballous dermatitis and cementdermatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, sepsis, pancreatitis, diseasescaused by environmental pollution, aging, carcinogenesis, metastasis ofcarcinoma and hypobaropathy, disease caused by histamine orleukotriene-C₄ release, Behcet's disease, autoimmune hepatitis, primarybiliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, partial liver resection,acute liver necrosis, necrosis caused by toxin, viral hepatitis, shock,or anoxia, B-virus hepatitis, non-A/non-B hepatitis, cirrhosis,alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatic failure, fulminant hepatic failure,late-onset hepatic failure, “acute-on-chronic” liver failure,augmentation of chemotherapeutic effect, cytomegalovirus infection, HCMVinfection, AIDS, cancer, senile dementia, Parkinson's disease, trauma,and chronic bacterial infection.

Preferred compounds of formula (I), (I*) and related formulae exhibit aIC₅₀ for the binding to PI3K of less than about 5 μM, preferably lessthan about 1 μM and even more preferably less than about 0.100 μM.

Compounds according to formula (I), (I*) and related formulae may beprepared from readily available starting materials using the followinggeneral methods and procedures. It will be appreciated that wheretypical or preferred experimental conditions (i.e. reactiontemperatures, time, moles of reagents, solvents etc.) are given, otherexperimental conditions can also be used unless otherwise stated.Optimum reaction conditions may vary with the particular reactants orsolvents used, but such conditions can be determined by the personskilled in the art, using routine optimisation procedures.

In general, the synthesis pathways for any individual compound offormula (I), (I*) and related formulae will depend on the specificsubstitutents of each molecule and upon the ready availability ofintermediates necessary; again such factors being appreciated by thoseof ordinary skill in the art.

Compounds of this invention can be isolated in association with solventmolecules by crystallization from evaporation of an appropriate solvent.The pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of the compounds offormula (I), (I*) and related formulae which contain a basic center maybe prepared in a conventional manner. For example, a solution of thefree base may be treated with a suitable acid, either neat or in asuitable solution, and the resulting salt isolated either by filtrationor by evaporation under vacuum of the reaction solvent. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable base addition salts may be obtained in an analogous manner bytreating a solution of compound of formula (I), (I*) and relatedformulae, which contain an acid center, with a suitable base. Both typesof salts may be formed or interconverted using ion-exchange resintechniques.

In the following the present invention shall be illustrated by means ofsome examples, which are not construed to be viewed as limiting thescope of the invention.

Experimental Part

¹H NMR was recorded on 400 MHz spectrometers. Chemical shifts (δ) arereported in ppm relative to the residual solvent signal (δ=2.49 ppm for¹H NMR in DMSO-d6). ¹H NMR data are reported as follows: chemical shift(multiplicity, coupling constants, and number of hydrogens).Multiplicity is abbreviated as follows: s (singlet), d (doublet), t(triplet), q (quartet), m (multiplet), br (broad).

NMR, HPLC and MS data provided in the examples described below areregistered on:

NMR: Bruker DPX-300, using residual signal of deuterated solvent asinternal reference.

HPLC: Waters Alliance 2695, column Waters XBridge C8 3.5 μm 4.6×50 mm,conditions: solvent A (H₂O with 0.1% TFA), solvent B (ACN with 0.05%TFA), gradient 5% B to 100% B over 8 min, UV detection with PDA Water996 (230-400 nm).

LCMS method: 0.1% TFA in H₂O, B: 0.1% TFA in ACN Flow Rate: 2.0 mL/minColumn: Xbridge C8 (50*4.6 mm, 3.5μ).

UPLC/MS: Waters Acquity, column Waters Acquity UPLC BEH C18 1.7 μm2.1×50 mm, conditions: solvent A (10 mM ammonium acetate in water+5%ACN), solvent B (ACN), gradient 5% B to 100% B over 3 min, UV detection(PDA, 230-400 nm) and MS detection (SQ detector, positive and negativeESI modes, cone voltage 30V).

Autoprep purification: preparative HPLC purifications are performed witha mass directed autopurification Fractionlynx from Waters equipped witha Sunfire Prep C18 OBD column 19×100 mm 5 μm, unless otherwise reported.All HPLC purifications were performed with a gradient of ACN/H₂O orACN/H₂O/HCOOH (0.1%).

Chiral analytical HPLC: Waters Alliance 2695, column Waters chiralcelOJ-H, OB-H, OD-H, OZ-H or a Chirapak AD-H, AS, IA-3, IB, IC-3, AY-H or(SS) Whelk 01, (RR) Whelk 01 Chiralcel OJ-H, OB-H, OD-H, OZ-H or aChiralpak AD-H, AS, IA-3, IB, IC-3, AY-H from Chiral Technologies or(SS) Whelk -01 from Regis Technologies on Alliance system (Waters) witha flow rate of 1 ml min UV detection with PDA Water 996 (230-400 nm).

Chiral chromatography separations have been performed with stationaryphase chosen from either chiralcel OJ-H, OD-H or a Chirapak AD-H, IC-3,AY-H or Welk 01 on either a 2777C Sample Manager PAL, Prep LC 4000 usinga Waters 2487 Dual Detector and Waters Fraction collector III thatoperates with Fraction lynx software or on a Hipersep 80 (supplier:NOVASEP), Detection wavelength between 305 and 320 nm.

Alpha D were determined on a Polarimeter Jasco P-2000 at 25° C. usingSpectra Manager as software.

Chiral centers of enantiomerically enriched material have been drawnarbitrarily. Isolated enantiomers have been named “enantiomer (A)” and“enantiomer (B)” arbitrarily.

INTERMEDIATES Intermediate A.0 4-Chloronicotinic Acid

4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride (25 g) is neutralized with aq. Na₂CO₃(10%) and extracted with DCM. The organic layer is separated, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford4-chloropyridine (19 g). To a solution of diisopropylamine (31 mL, 217.6mmol) in dry THF is added n-butyllithium (115 mL, 184.1 mmol) dropwiseat −78° C. under nitrogen. After 30 min, a solution of 4-chloropyridine(19 g, 167.4 mmol) in dry THF is slowly added under nitrogen. Thereaction mixture is further stirred for 1 h at −78° C. before additionof solid CO₂, let warmed to RT and stirred at RT for 12 h undernitrogen. After this time, reaction mixture is concentrated underreduced pressure and acidified with aq. HC1 solution (1.5 N) underice-cooled condition. Precipitate is filtered under reduced pressure anddried overnight under vacuum to afford 15 g (57%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 6 13.83 (bs, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.64-8.63(d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.65 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H).

Procedure A Intermediate A.1 3-[(2-methoxyphenyl)thio]propanoic acid

To a solution of 2-methoxythiophenol (5.0 g, 3.56 mmol) in DMF (125 mL)is added potassium carbonate (14.76 g, 10.69 mmol, 3 Eq) at 60° C. undernitrogen. The reaction mixture is stirred for 30 minutes thenbromopropionic acid (6.0 g, 3.92 mmol, 1.1 Eq) is added and theresulting mixture is stirred for 90 minutes at 60° C. under nitrogen.The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is takenup in water then washed with EtOAc. The aqueous layer is acidified withaq. solution of HCl and the product is extracted with EtOAc. The organiclayer is dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated in under reduced pressure toafford 5.7 g (75%) of the title compound as a yellow oil.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 7.23-7.16 (m, 2H), 6.98-6.91 (m, 2H), 3.79(s, 3H), 3.03 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.51-2.48 (m, 2H).MS (ESI+): 213.0.HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 3.59 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure A

Intermediate A.2: 3-[(3-Bromophenyl)thio]propanoic acid

12 g (87%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 12.41(bs, 1H), 7.51-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.31 (m, 1H),7.27-7.23 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.53 (m, 2H). IntermediateA.3: 3-{[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]thio}propanoic acid

12 g (87%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 12.39(bs, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.20 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 2H), 2.56-2.53 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 2H). Intermediate A.4:3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)thio]propanoic acid

12 g (79%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 12.32(bs, 1H), 7.34-7.31 (dd, J = 2.1, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.93-6.89 (dd, J = 1.9,8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (s, 3H), 3.00 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.44-2.41 (t, J =7.0 Hz, 2H) Intermediate A.5: 4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)thio]nicotinic acid

15 g (82%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): d 13.30(bs, 1H), 12.50 (bs, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.51-8.49 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H),7.43-7.41 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.33-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.61 (m, 2H).Intermediate A.6: 3-[(2-Chlorophenyl)thio]propanoic acid

17.5 g (97%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 53.3%; Rt 1.42 min.MS (ESI−): 214.8.

Procedure B Intermediate B.1 8-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

To a solution of 3-[(2-methoxyphenyl)thio]propanoic acid (5.0 g, 23.6mmol) in dry DCM (50 mL) at 0° C. is added oxalyl chloride (6.01 g, 4.09mL, 47.2 mmol, 2 Eq) followed by few drops of DMF. The reaction mixtureis stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the solvent isremoved under reduced pressure. To a solution of the acid chloride inDCM (150 mL) at 0° C. is added a solution of tin (IV) chloride in DCM(26 mL, 1 M, 26.0 mmol, 1.1 Eq) and the reaction mixture is stirred for2 h. The reaction is quenched by addition of water and the product isextracted with DCM. The organic layer is dried over MgSO₄, concentratedunder reduced pressure. The crude residue is purified by flashchromatography (eluent: ethyl acetate/hexane 4/6) to afford 3.2 g of thetitle compound as a white solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.59-7.57(m, 1H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.24-3.21 (m, 2H), 2.84-2.81 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 196.0. HPLC (max plot) 89.4%; Rt 3.36 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure B

Intermediate B.2: 7-Bromo-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

6 g of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.84-7.82 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.39 (dd, J₁ = 1.8,8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.34-3.31 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.86 (m, 2H). Intermediate B.3:7-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

4 g of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.12-8.10 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.52 (dd, J =1.2, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 3.40-3.39 (t, J = 6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.97-2.95 (t, J = 6.5Hz, 2H). Intermediate B.4: 6-Methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

4.5 g (82%) yield of the title compound as a brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.45 (d, J = 3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.26 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),7.12-7.09 (dd, J = 3.0, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.24 (m, 2H),2.88- 2.85 (m, 2H). Intermediate B.5:8-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

8 g of the title compound as a pale orange solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ7.92-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.29 (t, J = 6 Hz, 1H),3.32-3.37 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.91 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 94.8%; Rt 3.02min.

Procedure C Intermediate C.12,3-Dihydro-4H-thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

Following the Procedure C (thiochromanone,2,3-dihydro-4H-thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one is obtained from4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)thio]nicotinic acid to afford 1.4 g of the titlecompound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.89 (s, 1H),8.41-8.40 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.39 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.42-3.39 (m,2H), 2.93-2.90 (m, 2H).

Procedure D Intermediate D.1 6-nitro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one

To 4-nitrothiophenol (5.0 g, 3.22 mmol) in 40 mL DMF was added potassiumcarbonate (13.4 g, 9.69 mmol, 3 Eq) at 60° C. under nitrogen and stirredfor 30 minutes. To this was added bromopropionic acid (5.43 g, 3.54mmol, 1.1 Eq) and stirring continued for further 90 minutes at 60° C.under nitrogen, At the end, the solvent was removed under vacuo. Theresidue was extracted with ethyl acetate to remove non-polar impurities.Then the aqueous layer was acidified with concentrated HCl and againextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer dried with MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo to yield yellowish oil (7.3 g). To this yellowishoil (1.0 g, 4.44 mmol) was added polyphosphonic acid (15.0 g). Thereaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 30 minutes. After 30 minutesthe solvent was removed under high vacuum the compound was purified bycolumn chromatography (1:7 ethyl acetate/hexane) to afford the titlecompound as a white solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.94 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 8.20 (dd, J=8.7 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),3.36-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.04 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 210.0. HPLC (max plot)99.7%; Rt 5.44 min.

Intermediate D.2 tert-Butyl 1,3-thiazol-2-ylcarbamate

To a suspension of 2-aminothiazole (50 g, 499 mmol, 1 eq.) and4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.1 g) in acetonitrile (125 mL) is added bocanhydride (130.6 g, 599 mmol, 1.2 eq.) over a period of 30 min at RT.The reaction mixture is then stirred at RT overnight. The reaction massis then concentrated and partitioned between EtOAc and water by whichtime solid precipitated and is filtered to get 40 g of the product. Theorganic layer is washed with brine, separated and dried over sodiumsulfate and concentrated to get the product (50 g) which is mixed withthe initially obtained product to give 90 g (90%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 11.41 (bs, 1H), 7.34-7.33 (d, J=3.56 Hz,1H), 7.13-7.12 (d, J=3.56 Hz, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Intermediate D.3 tert-Butyl (5-bromo-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamate

Tert-butyl 1,3-thiazol-2-ylcarbamate (90 g, 449.8 mmol, 1 eq.) is takenin THF (1.4 L) to which is added N-bromosuccinimide (88.06 g, 494.8mmol, 1.1 eq.) portion wise. The reaction mixture is then stirred at RTovernight. The reaction mass is concentrated to remove THF. The crude ispurified by column chromatography to get the titled produce. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 11.73 (bs, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Intermediate D.4 Methyl-3-({2-[tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1,3-thiazol-5-yl}thio)propanoate

tert-Butyl-(5-bromo-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamate (12 g, 43.17 mmol, 1eq.), 3-mercapto propionic acid methylester (5.7 g, 47.4 mmol, 1.1 eq.),tris(dibenzylidene acetone)di Pd(0) (1 g, 1.07 mmol, 0.025 eq.),9,9′-dimethyl-4,5-bis(diphenyl phosphino) xanthene (1.24 g, 2.15 mmol,0.05 eq.) and N,N-diisopropyl ethyl amine (11.15 g, 86.34 mmol, 2 eq.)are taken in degassed 1,4-dioxane (200 mL) in a pressure tube and heatedunder sealed condition at 125° C. overnight. Reaction mixture isfiltered through celite, concentrated under vacuum and purified by flashchromatography to afford 9.5 g (69%) of the product. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): δ 11.64 (bs, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 2.90-2.87 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.59-2.55 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Intermediate D.53-({2-[tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1,3-thizol-5-yl}thio)propanoic acid

Methyl-3-({2-[tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1,3-thiazol-5-yl}thio)propanoate (9.5g, 29.8 mmol, 1 eq.) is taken in THF/H₂O (3:1) and LiOH (1.87 g, 44.75mmol, 1.5 eq.) and the reaction mixture is stirred at RT overnight afterwhich it is evaporated under vacuum then diluted with water andacidified with citric acid to pH (5-6) and the formed solid is filtered,washed with water and dried to give 8 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 11.82 (bs, 2H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 2.86-2.83 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.48-2.45 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Intermediate D.62-Amino-5,6-dihydro-7H-thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazol-7-one

3-({2-[tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1,3-thizol-5-yl}thio)propanoic acid (8g, 26.31 mmol, 1 eq) is taken in polyphosphoric acid (80 g) and heatedat 60° C. for 1h. The reaction mixture is diluted with ice-cold waterand neutralized with NaHCO₃ and the solid formed is filtered. The solidis dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ7.21 (bs, 2H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 3H), 2.72-2.69 (m, 3H).

Intermediate D.7tert-Butyl-(7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazol-2-yl)carbamate

To a solution of2-amino-5,6-dihydro-7H-thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazol-7-one (3 g, 16.1mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (60 mL) is added dimethylamino pyridine (0.075 g).The reaction mixture is cooled with ice and boc anhydride (7.02 g, 32.2mmol, 2 eq) is added and stirred at RT for 48 hours. The solvent isremoved under reduced pressure and the residue taken in EtOAc, washedwith water, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The crude is purified bycolumn chromatography to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): δ 11.80 (bs, 1H), 3.46-3.42 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.77 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H),1.45 (s, 9H). MS (ESI+): 287.0. HPLC (max plot): 96.63%; Rt 3.95 min.

Procedure E Intermediate E.1 Ethyloxo(4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)acetate

A solution of diethyloxalate (30.9 mL; 228.34 mmol; 1.5 eq.) in toluene(250 mL) is added dropwise at 0° C. to a solution of sodium ethoxide 21%w/w in EtOH (9.87 g; 182.67 mmol; 2 eq.). A solution ofthiochroman-4-one (25 g; 152.23 mmol; 1 eq.) in toluene (250 mL) isadded dropwise at 0° C. and the reaction mixture is allowed to warm upto rt. After overnight stirring, the solvent is removed and DCM (200 mL)and water (200 ml) are added. The aqueous phase is washed with DCM thenacidified to pH=1-2 with 5N HCl (˜50 mL). The product is extracted withEtOAc (2×200 mL). The organic phases are combined, dried over MgSO4 andthe solvent evaporated to afford 39.4 g (98%) of the title compound asan orange oil. MS (ESI+): 265.9.

Intermediates described below are obtained following Procedure E

Intermediate E.2: Ethyl(8-fluoro-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

15 g (97%) of the title compound as an orange oil. MS (ESI+): 283.06.Intermediate E.3: Ethyl (8-methoxy-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

23.5 g (100%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 51.4%; Rt 4.55 min.MS (ESI+): 295.0 Intermediate E.4: Ethyl(8-chloro-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

12 g (100%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 298.95. Intermediate E.5:Ethyl (8-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

37 g (94%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 278.9. Intermediate E.6:Ethyl (7-methoxy-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

17.2 g (quant) of the title compound as a slowly crystallising oil. HPLC(max plot) 74.5%; Rt 4.73 min. MS (ESI+): 294.96 Intermediate E.7: Ethyloxo[4-oxo-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3- yl]acetate

3 g (93%) of the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ7.99 (d, J = 8.75 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.63 Hz, 1H),4.30-4.22 (m, 3H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 1.30-1.23 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot)74.4%; Rt 5.24 min. MS (ESI+): 349.14 Intermediate E.8:(6-Fluoro-4-oxo-thiochroman-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid ethyl ester

22 g (71%) of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz): δ 7.62-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.38- 7.33 (m, 1H),4.27-4.22 (m, 1H), 1.28-1.24 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+) = 282.0.HPLC (max plot): 93.14%; Rt 3.81 min. Intermediate E.9: Ethyl(6-methoxy-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3- yl)(oxo)acetate

30 g of the title compound as a pale brown solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): δ 7.39-7.38 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.31 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H),7.10-7.07 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.23 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.81 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 2H),3.77 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.25 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 293.0. HPLC (max plot):93.73%; Rt 3.72 min. Intermediate E.10:Ethyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate

4.0 g as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl3, 400 MHz): 8.27-8.61 (1H, t, J =2.72 Hz), 8.05-8.03 (1H, q), 7.12-7.095 (1H, m), 3.9-3.8 (2H, m),3.9-3.7 (2H, t, J = 7.12 Hz): 1.14-1.10 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 266.0.Intermediate E.11: Ethyloxo(4-oxo-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-5-yl)acetate

1.1 g of the title compound as a dark yellow oil. MS (ESI+): 270.6.

Procedure F Intermediate F.1 tert-Butyl(3E)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazono]piperidine-1-carboxlate

1-Boc-3-piperidone (25 g; 125.47 mmol; 1.00 eq.) is dissolved in toluene(250 mL) to which tert-butyl-carbazate (16.58 g; 125.47 mmol; 1.00 eq.)is added and reaction mixture is heated to 60° C. for 4 hours. Afterthis time reaction mixture is evaporated to dryness, taken up in ethylacetate (100 mL) and heptane (100 mL), and the suspension is heated,then cooled down to rt and the suspension is filtered and dried to give15 g (95%) of the title compound as a beige solid. MS (ESI−): 311.9.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure F

Intermediate F.2: tert-Butyl3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazono]azetidine-1-carboxylate

25 g (84%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6 400MHz): δ 10.19 (bs, 1H), 4.49-4.48 (m, 4H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.38 (s, 9H).Intermediate F.3: tert-Butyl(3E)-3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazono]pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate

1.12 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): 9.66 (bs,1H), 3.85 (m, 2H), 3.48-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.58 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.39(s, 9H). Intermediate F.4: tert-Butyl(4Z)-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazono[azepane-1- carboxylate

1 g of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 9.66 (bs, 1H),3.85 (m, 2H), 3.48-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.58 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.39 (s,9H).

Procedure G Intermediate G.1 tert-Butyl4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To tert-butyl 4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazono]piperidine-1-carboxylate(15.7 g; 50.1 mmol; 1 eq.) in water (78.5 mL) and glacial acetic acid(78.5 mL) is added sodium cyanoborohydride (3.15 g; 50.1 mmol; 1 eq.)and the reaction mixture is stirred at rt overnight. The solvents areremoved to near dryness and the product is extracted with AcOEt. Thecombined organic phase is washed with NaOH (1 M), dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated to afford: 14.1 g (89%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO): δ 8.22 (s, 1H), 4.61-4.14 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.55 (m,2H), 3.08-2.67 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 18H), 1.22-0.98 (m,2H).

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure G

Intermediate G.2: tert-Butyl3-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]azetidine-1- carboxylate

18 g (90%) of the title compound as a colorless liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): δ 8.35 (bs, 1H), 4.94-4.92 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.69 (m, 2H),3.67-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.58 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.35 (s, 9H). HPLC(max plot): 99.88%; Rt 3.93 min. Intermediate G.3: tert-Butyl3-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]pyrrolidine-1- carboxylate

14 mg of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ8.17-8.15 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.61 (m,2 H), 5.07 (m, 1H),4.65 (s, 2H), 4.14 (bs, 2H), 3.75 (m, 6H), 3.48-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s,3H), 3.03-2.82 (m, 6H), 2.42 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 503.3. HPLC (max plot) 99.02%; Rt 2.57 min.Intermediate G.4: tert-Butyl3-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]piperidine-1- carboxylate

15 g (99%) of the title compound as a yellow oil. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): δ 8.17 (bs, 1H), 4.38 (bs, 1H), 3.88- 3.85 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.67 (m,2H), 2.66-2.5 (m, 2H), 2.50- 2.48 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.71 (d, J = 12.3 Hz,1H), 1.62-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.36 (s, 9H). MS (ESI+): 216.2.HPLC (max plot): 90.75%; Rt 5.33 min. Intermediate G.5: tert-Butyl4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]azepane-1- carboxylate

1g (99%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.32 (bs,1H), 4.53 (m, 1H), 3.52 (m, 1H), 3.32- 3.20 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.13 (m, 2H),1.74-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 18H).

Intermediate G.6 2-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-methylpropanal

To a solution of 2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile (19 g, 0.066mol) in toluene (150 mL) is added Diisobutyl aluminum hydride (1.0 M inTHF, 200 mL, 0.199 mol) in a dropwise fashion at −78° C. The reactionmixture is stirred at same temperature for 30 min and then at Rt for 12h. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture is quenchedwith saturated sodium sulphate (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (200mL). The organic layer is washed with water (100 mL), brine (50 mL),dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound as pale brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 9.48 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.72 (t, J=4 Hz, 2H), 7.11-7.09 (t, J=1.4 Hz,2H), 1.35 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 276.0.

Intermediate G.7 2-(4-Iodophenyl)propan-2-ol

To a solution of methyl magnesium bromide (59 mL, 3 M in THF, 17 mmol)in THF (100 mL) is added methyl-4-iodobenzoate (20 g, 76.2 mmol) in THF(100 mL) in drops at −78° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at thesame temperature for 30 min and then added a second portion of methylmagnesium bromide (59 mL, 3 M in THF, 17 mmol) in drops at −78° C. Theresulting mixture is stirred for another 2 h and quenched with saturatedammonium chloride solution (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL).The combined organic layer is washed with water (100 mL), brine (50 mL),dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford 18 g (90%) the title compound as pale yellow liquid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.63-7.617 (dd, J=2.0, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.24 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 5.071 (s, 1H), 1.37 (s, 6H).

Intermediate G.8 1-(1-Chloro-1-methylethyl)-4-iodobenzene

To a stirred solution of 2-(4-lodophenyl)propan-2-ol (15 g, 0.057 mol)in dry DCM (150 mL) is added thionyl chloride (8.4 mL, 7 mmol) in dropsat 0° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture is heated to 40° C. for12 h. After the completion the reaction, the reaction mixture is dilutedwith DCM (100 mL), washed with 10% sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried oversodium sulphate and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product isfurther purified by column chromatography (10% EtOAc in pet ether) toafford 15 g (95%) of title compound as light brown solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.73-7.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.38 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 1.92 (s, 6H).

Intermediate G.9 4-[2-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-methylpropy]morpholine

To a solution of 2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropanal (7 g, 0.025 mol) in1,2-Dichloro ethane (100 mL) is added morpholine (4.4 mL, 0.051 mol) indrops at 0° C. After 10 min, NaBH₃CN (2 g, 30 mmol) is added in aportion wise fashion at 0° C. followed by acetic acid (500 μL). Thereaction mixture is stirred for another 1 h at same temperature and thenat Rt for 10 h. After this time, the reaction mixture is quenched with10% sodium bicarbonate (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc. The combinedorganic layer is washed with water, brine, dried over sodium sulphateand evaporated. The crude product is purified by column chromatography(pet ether and EtOAc) to afford the title compound as a pale yellowliquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.61-7.59 (q, J=1.8, 6.6 Hz, 2H),7.19-7.17 (q, J=1.9, 6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.38-2.36 (d, 2H),2.17-2.15 (m, 4H), 1.21 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 346.0.

Intermediate G.10 4-[1-(4-Iodophenyl)-1-methylethyl]morpholine

To a solution of 1-(1-Chloro-1-methylethyl)-4-iodobenzene (2 g, 7 mmol)in morpholine (10 mL) is added KI (0.5 g). The mixture is irradiatedunder microwave irradiation for 20 min at 160° C. (×10). The combinedreaction mixtures are dissolved in EtOAc, washed with water, brine anddried over sodium sulphate. The solvent is concentrated under vacuum andpurified by column chromatography (50% EtOAc in pet ether) to affordtitle compound as a light brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.65-7.63 (dd, J=2, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30-7.28 (dd, J=2, 6.8 Hz, 2H),3.53-3.65 (t, 4H), 2.33-2.31 (t, 4H), 1.22 (s, 6H).

Intermediate G.11 tert-Butyl1-[4-(1-methyl-1-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]hydrazinecarboxylate

A solution of 4-[1-(4-lodophenyl)-1-methylethyl]morpholine (3.4 g, 10mmol) in DMSO (35 mL) is added cesium carbonate (5.1 g, 15 mmol) andtert-butyl carbazate (1.5 g, 11 mmol) at RT under argon. The reactionmixture is stirred for 10 min at RT after which copper (I) iodide (0.1g, 0.5 mol) is added. The reaction mixture is stirred at 50° C. for 6 hunder nitrogen. After this time, reaction mixture is cooled to RT,diluted with water and extracted with MTBE. The combined organic layeris concentrated under vacuum and purified by acid-base work up using 10%citric acid, sodium bicarbonate and MTBE to afford the title compound aspale a brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 737 (s, 4H), 5.00 (bs,2H), 3.54-3.521 (m, 4H), 2.35-2.33 (m, 4H), 1.43 (s, 9H), 1.26 (s, 6H).MS (ESI+): 249.0. HPLC (max plot): 96.0%; Rt 2.57 min.

Intermediate G.12 tert-Butyl1-[4-(1,1-dimethyl-2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]hydrazinecarboxylate

To a solution of 4-[2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropyl]morpholine (3.2 g,0.092 mol) in DMSO (30 mL) is added cesium carbonate (4.6 g, 0.013 mol)and tert-Butyl carbazate (1.35 g, 0.010 mol) at RT under argon. Thereaction mixture is stirred for 10 min at RT after which is added copper(I) iodide (0.09 g, 0.4 mmol). The reaction mixture is stirred at 50° C.for 2 h under nitrogen then cooled to RT, diluted with water andextracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layer is washed with water,brine, dried over sodium sulphate and purified by column chromatography(Neutral alumina, pet ether and EtOAc) to afford the titled compound aspale brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.34-7.32 (d, J=8 Hz,2H), 7.28-7.25 (t, J=4 Hz, 2H), 4.98 (bs, 2H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.36(s, 2H), 2.17-2.15 (m, 4H), 1.41 (s, 9H), 1.24 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+):350.0. HPLC (max plot): 91%, Rt 6.38 min

Intermediate G.13 [2-(4-lodophenv1)-2-methylpropyl]dimethylamine

To a solution of 2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropanal (7 g, 0.025 mol) in1,2-Dichloro ethane (100 mL) is added dimethylamine (2 M in THF, 46 mL,92 mmol) in drops at 0° C. After 10 min, NaBH₃CN (1.8 g, 27 mmol) isadded in a portion wise fashion at 0° C. followed by acetic acid (500μL). The reaction mixture is stirred for another 1 h at same temperatureand then at Rt for 10 h. After this time, the reaction mixture isquenched with 10% sodium bicarbonate and extracted with EtOAc. Thecombined organic layer is washed with water, brine, dried over sodiumsulphate and evaporated. The crude product is purified by columnchromatography (pet ether and EtOAc) to afford the title compound asbrown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.62-7.60 (q, J₁=4 Hz, J₂=8Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.15 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 2.35 (s, 2H), 1.96 (s, 6H), 1.20 (s,6H).

Intermediate G.14 tert-Butyl1-{4-[2-(dimethylamino)-1,1-dimethylethyl]phenyl}hydrazinecarboxylate

To a solution of [2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropyl]dimethylamine (5 g,0.01 mol) in DMSO (50 mL) is added cesium carbonate (3.6 g, 0.01 mol)and tert-butyl carbazate (2.4 g, 0.018 mol) at RT under argon. Thereaction mixture is stirred for 10 min at RT after which is added copper(I) iodide (0.16 g, 0.8 mmol). The reaction mixture is stirred at 50° C.for 2 h under nitrogen then cooled to RT, diluted with water andextracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layer is washed with water,brine, dried over sodium sulphate and purified by column chromatography(Neutral alumina, pet ether and EtOAc) to afford the title compound aspale brown liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.34-7.32 (d, J=8 Hz,2H), 7.25-7.23 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.99 (bs, 2H), 2.37 (s, 2H), 1.97 (s,6H), 1.41 (s, 9H), 1.23 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 350.0. HPLC (max plot): 89%;2.66 min.

Intermediate G.15 1-(4-iodophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde

To a solution of 2-(4-lodophenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile (9 g, 0.033mol) in toluene (250 mL) is added diisobutyl aluminum hydride (1.0 M inTHF, 66 mL, 66 mmol) in a dropwise fashion at −78° C. The reactionmixture is stirred at same temperature for 2 h after which it isquenched with saturated sodium sulphate (100 mL) and extracted withEtOAc (200 mL). The organic layer is washed with water (100 mL), brine(50 mL), dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford. Purification by column chromatography (7% EtOAc inpet ether) gives the title compound as pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.85 (s,1H) 7.69-7.67 (m, 2), 7.09-7.07 (m, 2H),1.57-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.37 (m, 2H).

Intermediate G.16 4-{[1-(4-Iodophenyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}morpholine

To a solution of 1-(4-iodophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde (7 g, 0.025mol) in 1,2-Dichloroethane (100 mL) is added morpholine (4.5 mL, 0.051mol) in drops at 0° C. . After 10 min, NaBH₃CN (3.2 g, 30 mmol) is addedin a portion wise fashion at 0° C. followed by acetic acid (500 μL). Thereaction mixture is stirred for another 1 h at same temperature and thenat Rt for 10 h. After this time, the reaction mixture is quenched with10% sodium bicarbonate and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organiclayer is washed with water, brine, dried over sodium sulphate andevaporated. The crude product is purified by column chromatography (petether and EtOAc) to afford the title compound as colourless liquid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.60-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.08 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.43(m, 4H), 2.50-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.34 (bs, 4H) 0.0.80-0.77 (m, 2H),0.72-00.69(m, 2H).

Intermediate G.17 tert-Butyl1-{4-[1-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}hydrazinecarboxylate

To a solution of 4-{[1-(4-lodophenyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}morpholine (4 g,11 mmol) in DMSO (40 mL) is added cesium carbonate (5.3 g, 16 mmol) andtert-Butyl carbazate (1.59 g, 0.012 mol) at RT under argon. The reactionmixture is stirred for 10 min at RT after which is added copper (I)iodide (0.1 g, 0.5 mmol). The reaction mixture is stirred at 50° C. for2 h under nitrogen then cooled to RT, diluted with water and extractedwith EtOAc. The combined organic layer is washed with water, brine,dried over sodium sulphate and purified by column chromatography(Neutral alumina, 30% pet ether and EtOAc) to afford the title compoundas a colourless liquid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.30-7.28 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 7.21-7.18 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (bs, 2H), 3.47-3.44 (m, 4H),2.46 (s, 2H), 2.36 (m, 4H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 0.76-0.75 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),0.68-0.67 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 348.0. HPLC (max plot): 90.3%;Rt 5.72 min.

Procedure H Intermediate H.1 ethyl6-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

To a solution of diisopropylamine (0.67 g, 0.9 mL, 6.7 mmol, 1.3 Eq) inTHF (8 mL) at −78° C. under nitrogen is added a solution of n-butyllithium (3.8 mL, 1.6M in hexane) and the reaction mixture is stirred at−20° C. for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture is again cooled to −78° C.and a solution of 8-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one (1.0 g, 5.1mmol) in THF (15 mL) is added slowly over 40 minutes followed by theaddition of a solution of diethyl oxalate (1.05 g, 7.21 mmol, 1.4 Eq) inTHF (10 mL). The resulting mixture is stirred at −78° C. for 2 h thenallowed to reach 0° C. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure at25° C. The yellow solid (1.3 g, 4.4 mmol) obtained is dissolved in a 1:1mixture of acetic acid/methanol (40 mL) and phenyl hydrazine (0.7 mL,6.6 mmol, 1.5 Eq) is added. The resulting mixture is stirred undernitrogen at 90° C. for 5 h. The solvent is removed under reducedpressure. An aq. solution of NaHCO₃ 10% is added to the residue andafter 15 minutes stirring, the solid obtained is filtered off thenrecrystallized from diethyl ether to afford 1.2 g (74%) of the titlecompound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.58-7.53(m, 3H), 7.43-7.41 (m, 2H), 6.93 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 2H), 6.30 (t, J=9.00 Hz,1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.12Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 367.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.7%; Rt 5.29 min.

Intermediate H.2 ethyl6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carbox late

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure H, ethyl6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 8-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and methyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 7.48-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.30 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.06(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=7.12 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (s, 3H), 4.06 (s, 2H),3.85 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.12 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 305.0. HPLC (max plot)97.0%; Rt 4.28 min.

Intermediate H.3 ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure H, ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno [4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 7-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and methyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz,) δ =7.78 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H),6.90 (dd, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H),4.11 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 305.0.HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 4.51 min.

Intermediate H.4 ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate andphenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.59-7.57 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.96 (d, J=6.36 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (d, J=7.92 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.04 Hz,2H) 4.24 (s, 2H), 1.31 (d, J=7.08 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 337.0. HPLC (maxplot) 98.7%; Rt 6.64 min.

Intermediate H.5 ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate andmethyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.85 (dd, J=7.1 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 2H), 4.30 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H),1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 275.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.9%; Rt 4.50min.

Intermediate H.6 ethyl1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate is obtained from2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and methyl hydrazineto afford 0.87 g (80%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 14.0 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.33 (m,1H), 7.23 (brs, 2H), 4.35-4.21 (m, 4H), 1.34-1.29 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+):261.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.2%; Rt 4.34 min.

Intermediate H.7 ethyl7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 7-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and phenyl hydrazine to afford 1.32 g (81%) of the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.59-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.43 (m,2H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.58 (m, 2H), 4.31 (q, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H),3.71 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 367.0. HPLC (max plot)98.9%; Rt 5.46 min.

Intermediate H.8 ethyl1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and3-methyl phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 7.49-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 7.21-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.01-6.97(m, 1H), 6.70 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.23(s, 2H), 2.37 (m, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 351.0. HPLC(max plot) 99.2%; Rt 5.84 min.

Intermediate H.9 ethyl1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and4-methyl phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 7.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.31 (m, 4H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 6.99 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 2.41 (m, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):351.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 5.79 min.

Intermediate H.10 ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate is obtained from 2,3-d ihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.52-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.22-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.96 (m,1H), 6.58 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.22 (m, 4H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 369.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt 5.76 min.

Intermediate H.11 ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate is obtained from2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and 3-methoxy phenylhydrazine hydrochloride to afford the title compound.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 2H),7.06-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.73 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 4.32 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.23(s, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 367.0. HPLC(max plot) 97.5%; Rt 5.55 min.

Intermediate H.12 ethyl1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and4-methoxy phenyl hydrazine to afford 1.38 g (71%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (t, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 6.71 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 3.84(s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 367.0. HPLC (max plot)98.6%; Rt 5.51 min.

Intermediate H.13 ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and4-methoxy phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.51 (dd, J=4.8 Hz, J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.13 (m,1H), 7.79 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.23-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.64-6.62 (m, 1H), .4.34 (q, J=7.1Hz, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 338.0. HPLC(max plot) 98.5%; Rt 4.81 min.

Intermediate H.14 ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 2 ,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate andcyclohexyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 7.61 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.57-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.30 (q, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 2.00-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.42 (m,3H), 1.38 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 343.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt5.98 min.

Intermediate H.15 ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 8-bromo-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyl oxalateand methyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 7.86 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.0 Hz,1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 4.13(s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 354.0. HPLC: RT 5.03 min(HPLC purity 98.6%, 97.6%).

Intermediate H.16 ethyl1-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 6-nitro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyl oxalateand methyl hydrazine to afford of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 8.56 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=8.7 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),7.77 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.21 (m, 4H), 4.24 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.12Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+) 320.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 4.53 min.

Intermediate H.17 ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 8-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and methyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.72 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H),7.29-7.26 (m, 1H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 4.16 (s, 3H),1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 293.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.2%; Rt 4.61min.

Intermediate H.18 ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 8-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.60-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.51 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1Hz, 2H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0.

Intermediate H.19 ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 6-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and methyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.72 (dd, J=10.1 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.53 (m,1H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 1H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s,3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 293.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt3.79 min.

Intermediate H.20 ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 6-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyloxalate and phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.63-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.13-7.08 (m,2H), 6.33 (dd, J=10.3 Hz, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.24(s, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0. HPLC (max plot)98.7%; Rt 5.67 min.

Intermediate H.21 ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 8-bromo-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyl oxalateand phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 7.58-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.45 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (t, J=8.0 Hz,2H), 6.68 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.30 (m, 4H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 416.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 5.96 min.

Intermediate H.22 ethyl8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate isobtained from 6-nitro-2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochromen-4-one, diethyl oxalateand phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.66-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.53 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 4.41(s, 2H), 4.34 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):382.0. HPLC (max plot) 90.6%; Rt 7.10 min.

Intermediate H.23 ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and2-methyl phenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 7.56-7.42 (m, 5H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.90 (m, 1H),6.53-6.51 (m, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 2H), 1.85(s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 351.0. HPLC (max plot)98.0%; Rt 7.27 min

Intermediate H.24 ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and2-bromophenyl hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 7.90 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.46(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.52(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.24 (m, 4H), 1.32 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):416.0.

Intermediate H.25 ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-clpyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and2-fluorophenyl hydrazine to afford 0.77 g (73%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.45 (m, 3H),7.23-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.25(m, 4H), 1.31 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0. HPLC (max plot)97.7%, Rt 6.99 min.

Intermediate H.26 ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and2-chlorophenyl hydrazine to afford 0.8 g (73%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.76-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.98-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.54 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H) 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.28-4.23 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 370.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt 7.12 min.

Intermediate H.27 ethyl1-[2-(methylthio)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-[2-(methylthio)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and[2-(methylthio)phenyl]hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.16 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.93 (m, 1H),6.58 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H),2.34 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 415.0. HPLC (max plot)97.6%; Rt 5.55 min.

Intermediate H.28 ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylhydrazine to afford the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.18 (m, 1H),7.05-7.00 (m, 3H), 6.87-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.79-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.30 (m,6H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 427.0. HPLC (maxplot) 99.2%; Rt 5.39 min.

Intermediate H.29 ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and6-hydrazino-2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole to afford the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.28 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.53-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.64(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 2.85 (s, 3H),1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 408.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 7.30min.

Intermediate H.30 ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(3-bromophenyl)hydrazine to afford 0.55 g (70%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.81-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.45 (m, 3H),7.25-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.74-6.72 (m, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 416.0. HPLC(max plot) 98.4%; Rt 7.56 min.

Intermediate H.31 ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazine to afford 0.56 g (79%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.68-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.59 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.50 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.02(m, 1H), 6.74-6.72 (m, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 1.31(t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 370.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 7.51 min.

Intermediate H.32 ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(4-bromophenyl)hydrazine to afford 1.1 g (70%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.77 (dd, J=6.7 Hz, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.45-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.03 (m, 1H),6.75-6.73 (m, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 416.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 5.94 min.

Intermediate H.33 ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(4-fluorophenyl)hydrazine to afford 0.35 g (82%) of the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.53-7.40 (m, 5H), 7.23-7.18 (m, 1H),7.04-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.70-6.68 (m, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.23 (s,2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt7.26 min.

Intermediate H.34 ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihyd ro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(4-chlorophenyl)hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 7.64 (dd, J=6.6 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.48 (m, 3H),7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.74-6.72 (m, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1Hz, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 371.0. HPLC(max plot) 99.4%; Rt 7.48 min.

Intermediate H.35 ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and(4-isopropylphenyl)hydrazine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.49-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.05-2.98 (m, 1H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.25 (d, J=6.8Hz, 6H). MS (ESI+): 379.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.5%; Rt 7.80 min.

Intermediate H.36 ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate and3-hydrazino-4-methylpyridine to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J=8.1 Hz, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.18 (m, 1H),7.02-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.63 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):352.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 5.11 min.

Intermediate H.37 ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA, ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from 2,3-dihydro-4H-thiochroman-4-one, diethyl oxalate andtetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylhydrazine to afford of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.70 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=7.6 Hz,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 2H), 4.88-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.30 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 3.98-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.51 (t, J=11.1 Hz, 3H), 2.16-2.10(m, 2H), 1.97-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 345.0.HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 4.79 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure AAdescribed below

Intermediate H.38: Ethyl1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

300 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.49-7.48 (d,J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.23-7.19 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.05-7.01 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.77-6.75 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.30(m, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot): 93.72%; Rt 5.85 min. Intermediate H.39:Ethyl 1-(3-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

150 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.64-7.58 (m,1H), 7.50-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.30 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H),7.05-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.75-6.71 (m, 1H), 4.35- 4.30 (m, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H),1.33-1.29 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0. Intermediate H.40:Ethyl 1-(3-cyanophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

0.50 g (81%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz) δ 8.12 (s,1H), 8.07 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.51 (d, J = 7.8 Hz,1H), 7.23 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J =7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.0Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 362.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 5.22 minIntermediate H.41: Ethyl1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

320 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ = 8.78-8.77(dd, J = 1.4, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.70-8.69 (m, 1H), 8.00-7.97 (m, 1H),7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.23- 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.00 (m,1H), 6.69-6.67 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.31 (q, 2H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J= 7.12 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 338.0; HPLC (max plot) 97.09%; Rt 4.33 minIntermediate H.42: Ethyl1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.54-8.53 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.83 (dd, J = 2.6,8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.05-7.01 (m, 1H),6.73-6.71 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.30 (q, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 2.59 (s,3H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J = 11.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 352.2 Intermediate H.43:Ethyl 1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.32-8.31 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.84 (dd, J = 2.7,8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.00 (m, 2H),6.78-6.76 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s,3H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 368.0 HPLC (max plot)98.87%; Rt 5.32 min. Intermediate H.44: Ethyl1-[3-(methylthio)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

220 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.50-7.46 (m,3H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.04-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.74-6.73 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 1.33-1.30 (t, J = 7.1Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.45%; Rt 5.83 minIntermediate H.45: Ethyl1-(1H-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

500 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.35 (s,1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 7.95-7.93 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H),7.49-7.47 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.13- 7.10 (m, 1H),6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 6.67-6.65 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 4.25 (s, 2H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 377.1.Intermediate H.46: Ethyl1-(2-benzyl-2H-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

500 mg (35%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 467.2. Intermediate H.47:Ethyl 1-{3-[(dimethylamino)sulfonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

300 mg (18%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 444.2. Intermediate H.48:Ethyl 1-(2-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

700 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.62-7.58 (m,2H), 7.46-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.16 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (t, J = 7.1 Hz,1H), 6.51 (dd, J = 1.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.34-4.23 (m, 4H), 2.31-2.29 (m,1H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.04 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.81 (t, J =6.8 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 379.0. HPLC (max plot): 95.2%; Rt 6.23 minIntermediate H.49: Ethyl1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

385 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.63-7.58 (m,1H), 7.46-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.27 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.12 (m, 2H),6.96-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.67 (dd, J = 1.1, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.34-4.30 (m, 2H),4.29-4.24 (m, 2H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):367.0. HPLC (max plot): 99.4%; Rt 5.40 min. Intermediate H.50: Ethyl1-(4-{[(methylsulfonyl)amino]methyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

270 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 7.58-7.47(m, 5H), 7.22-7.18 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.94 (m,1H), 6.72-6.70 (m, 1H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H),2.57-2.56 (d, 3H), 1.32-1.29 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 444, HPLC: HPLC (maxplot): 96.88%; Rt 4.84 min. Intermediate H.51: Ethyl1-phenyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

320 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.86 (s, 1H),7.60-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.36 (m, 1H), 6.84-6.82 (d, J= 8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.31 (m, 2H), 1.33- 1.30 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 405.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.10%; Rt 6.18 min. Intermediate H.52:Ethyl 8-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

1.6 g of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.61-7.60 (m,3H), 7.51-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd, J = 2.7, 8.6Hz, 1H), 6.21-6.20 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H),3.13 (s, 3H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 367.0. HPLC (maxplot) 98.48%; Rt 5.11 min. Intermediate H.53: Ethyl8-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

0.50 g of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 mHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 7.64-7.59(m, 3H), 7.52-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.36 (m, 1H), 6.68 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H),4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 1.33- 1.29 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 416.0. HPLC (max plot) 89.65%; Rt 5.96 min Intermediate H.54:Ethyl 1-cyclopentyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

600 mg (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ =7.75-7.72 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.30(m, 1H), 5.14-5.11 (t, J = 7.16 Hz 1H), 4.32-4.27 (q, J = 7.1 14.2 Hz,2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.03 (t, J =6.6 Hz, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 1.32 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 329. HPLC (max plot)98.12%; Rt 5.76 min. Intermediate H.55: Ethyl1-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

400 mg (59%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 357.0. Intermediate H.56:Ethyl 1-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

220 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 399.3. Intermediate H.57: Ethyl1-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

230 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.70-7.68 (d,J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.31 (m, 2H), 4.87(m, 1H), 4.33-4.28 (m, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 8H), 1.32-1.29(t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 379.2. HPLC (max plot) 98.69%; Rt 5.74min Intermediate H.58: Ethyl1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

300 mg (81%) of the compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.62-7.60 (d,J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.30 (m, 2H), 4.74(m, 1H), 4.32-4.24 (m, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 1.97-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.61(m, 4H), 1.39-1.22 (m, 4H), 1.01 (s, 3H), 0.96 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+):371.2. HPLC (max plot) 93.91%; Rt 6.54 min Intermediate H.59:3-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

200 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 12.23 (bs,1H), 7.65-7.63 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.54 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.38-7.32 (m, 2H), 4.71 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.28 (m, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H),2.49-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.04 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.84 (m, 5H), 1.33-1.29 (m, 4H).MS (ESI+): 387.0. Intermediate H.60:4-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

500 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 387.0. Intermediate H.61: Ethyl1-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

160 mg yield of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 359.0. Intermediate H.62:Ethyl 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

250 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 345.2 Intermediate H.63: Ethyl1-cycloheptyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

400 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ = 7.61-7.59(m, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.31 (m, 1H), 4.75(m, 1H), 4.32-4.27 (q, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 2.1-2.04 (m, 4H), 1.80-1.77(m, 2H), 1.61-1.50 (m, 6H), 1.32-1.29 (t, J = 5.64 Hz, 3H). IntermediateH.64: Ethyl 7-bromo-1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

420 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.78 (s, 1H),7.58-7.53 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.48 (m 1H), 4.32-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H),2.03-1.80 (m, 7H), 1.68-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.26 (m,4H). MS (ESI+): 423.0. HPLC (max plot) 88.86%; Rt 6.54 min. IntermediateH.65: Ethyl 8-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

360 mg (90%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ =7.98-7.97 (d, 1H), 7.51-7.46 (m, 2H), 4.29 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),4.17-4.15 (m, 5H), 1.31-1.28 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 354.0.(HPLC (max plot) 98.48%; Rt 5.11 min. Intermediate H.66: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate

400 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.27-8.26(dd, J = 1.6, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.49- 7.47 (m, 2H),6.99-6.96 (dd, J = 4.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.88-6.86 (dd, J = 1.1, 6.8 Hz,1H), 4.41 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.30 (m, 2H), 1.33- 1.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 338.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.34%; Rt 4.18 min. Intermediate H.67:Ethyl 1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′: 4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate

230 mg yield of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ =8.37-8.36 (dd, J1 = 1.32 Hz, J2 = 4.72 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.93 (m, 1H),7.36-7.33 (dd, J1 = 4.76 Hz, J2 = 7.96 Hz, 1H), 4.49-4.44 (m, 1H),4.33-4.28 (q, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 1.99- 1.96 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 4H),1.83-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.68-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.40 (t, J = 13 Hz, 3H), 1.32(m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 344.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.77%; Rt 4.67 min.Intermediate H.68:4-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)pyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridin-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid

960 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.28-8.26 (m,1H), 8.05-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.47 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.02-76.99 (m,1H), 6.95-6.93 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H),1.33-1.29 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 382.0. Intermediate H.69:Ethyl 1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate

450 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.22-8.21 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.61 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H), 7.52-7.49(m, 3H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.30 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 338.2. HPLC (max plot) 94.29%; Rt 3.02 min. IntermediateH.70: Ethyl 1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

357 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.61 (m, 3H),7.52-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.34 (d, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.23-6.21 (d, J = 5.4Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.34-4.29 (q, 2H), 1.34-1.30 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 343.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.37%; Rt 5.51 min. IntermediateH.71: Ethyl 1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

300 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 374.0. Intermediate H.72: Ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

200 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 349.2. Intermediate H.73: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[2′,3′: 5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

450 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 343.0. Intermediate H.74: Ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[2′,3′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

350 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 349.2. Intermediate H.75: Ethyl7-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate

630 mg of the title compound. It is used in the next step withoutfurther purification. HPLC (max plot) 76.8%; Rt 5.06 min. MS (ESI+):466.7.

Procedure I Intermediate I.14-[3-(Ethoxycarbonl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzoic acid

To a solution of ethyl oxo(4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)acetate(10.1 g; 38.21 mmol; 1 eq.) in EtOH (100 mL) and acetic acid (6.56 mL)is added 4-hydrazinobenzoic acid 97% (8.39 g; 53.5 mmol; 1.4 eq.). Thereaction mixture is heated up to reflux for 2 h. The precipitate isfiltrated off and washed with water. The filtrate is evaporated todryness. Water is added and the mixture is sonicated then filtered off,washed with water (×3) and dried under reduced pressure to afford anorange solid. The 2 solid residues are combined and taken up in MTBE(250 ml) then heated to reflux for 30 min. The precipitate is filteredoff, washed with MTBE (×2) and dried under reduced pressure to afford19.05 g of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 13.30 (br s, 1H), 8.11(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.19(m, 1H), 7.07-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.77-6.73 (m, 1H), 4.35 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),4.24 (s, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 61.0%; Rt 4.15min. MS (ESI+): 380.9

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure I

Intermediate I.2:3-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid

14 g of the title compound as an orange powder. HPLC (max plot) 56.4%;Rt 4.11 min. MS (ESI+): 380.8. Intermediate I.3: Ethyl1-(3-(benzyloxy)phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

6.5 g (77%) of the title compund as a light brown liquid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.467-7.315 (m, 7H), 7.250-7.003 (m, 3H),6.987-6.965 (m, 2H), 6.721-6.699 (m, 1H), 5.149 (s, 2H), 4.354- 4.301(m, 2H), 4.231 (s, 2H), 1.332-1.297 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 443.0. HPLC (maxplot): 92%; Rt 6.13 min. Intermediate I.4: Ethyl6-fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

160 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ. HPLC (max plot) 82.2%;Rt 2.45 min. MS (ESI+): 486.3. Intermediate I.5: Ethyl7-fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

250 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ (,H), 7.83-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.54 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J = 7.5 Hz,2H), 7.13-7.09 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.49 (q, J = 9Hz, 2H), 3.78-3.74 (m, 4H), 3.62 (s, 2H), 2.50-2.48 (m, 4H), 1.45 (t, J= 9 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 92.7%; Rt 3.20 min. MS (ESI−): 484.4.Intermediate I.6: Ethyl7-methoxy-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

350 mg (83%) of the title compound as a orange oil. HPLC (max plot)59.8%; Rt 4.12 min. MS (ESI+): 498.3. Intermediate I.7: Ethyl8-fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (86%) of the title compound as a yellow solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.11 (dd, J = 5.6, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.44 (m, 5H), 6.40 (dd, J = 2.47,10.1 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.38 (q, J = 7.09 Hz, 2H), 3.69-3.54 (m,6H), 2.46-2.36 (m, 4H), 1.35 (tr, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.3%; Rt 2.59min. MS (ESI+): 486.3. Intermediate I.8: Ethyl1-azetidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

5.75 g (86%) of the title compound as a beige powder. HPLC (max plot)61.3%; Rt 2.91 min. MS (ESI+): 315.8. Intermediate I.9: Ethyl1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

7 g (93.2%) of the title compound as a brown solid. It is used in thenext step without further purification. MS (ESI+): 330.0. IntermediateI.10: Ethyl 1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

945 mg of the title compound as a brown oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.75-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.31 (m, 2H), 5.52- 5.45 (m,1H), 4.35-4.28 (quad, J = 7.10 Hz, 2H), 4.18-3.98 (m, 5H), 3.90-3.83 (m,1H), 2.47-2.31 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.30 (t, J = 7.10 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot)95.7%; Rt 4.47 min. MS (ESI+): 331.1. Intermediate I.11: Ethyl1-piperidin-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

2.95 g (97%) of the title compound as a yellow foam. HPLC (max plot)77.3%; Rt 3.09 min. Intermediate I.12: Ethyl1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

13.9 g of the title compound as a brown sticky solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) δ 7.66 (dd, J = 7.7, 1.1, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J = 7.6,1.5, 1H), 7.37 (dtd, J = 19.4, 7.5, 1.4, 2H), 4.67-4.49 (m, 1H), 4.31(q, J = 7.1, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 3.15 (dd, J = 12.2, 3.6, 1H), 3.00-2.85(m, 2H), 2.63-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.67 (m, 1H),1.66-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.32 (t, J = 7.1, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 87.8%; Rt 3.58min. MS (ESI+): 344.1. Intermediate I.13: Ethyl1-azepan-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate

700 mg (quant.) of the title compound. The crude is taken as such fornext step. MS (ESI+): 358.2. Intermediate I.14: Ethyl6-fluoro-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.8 g (94%) of the title compound as a solid. It is use in the next stepwithout further purification. MS (ESI+): 347.8. Intermediate I.15: Ethyl6-fluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

752 mg of the title compound as a brown glue. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.63-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 1H), 5.52-5.45 (m,1H), 4.36-4.29 (quad, J = 7.10 Hz, 2H), 4.18-3.98 (m, 5H), 3.90-3.83 (m,1H), 2.49-2.31 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.30 (t, J = 7.10 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot)73.5%; Rt 4.47 min. MS (ESI+): 349.1. Intermediate I.16: Ethyl6-fluoro-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

3.3 g of the title compound. It is use in the next step without furtherpurification. MS (ESI+): 461.8. Intermediate I.17: Ethyl6-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

480 mg (75%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 61.2%; Rt 4.31 min.MS (ESI+): 462.8 Intermediate I.18: Ethyl6-chloro-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

3.9 g of the title compund as a solid. MS (ESI+): 378.1. IntermediateI.19: Ethyl6-chloro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

425 mg of the title compound as beige needles. MS (ESI+): 378.7Intermediate I.20: Ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

400 mg of the title compound as a white powder.. HPLC (max plot) 80.2%;Rt 4.23 min. MS (ESI+): 350.7.

Procedure J Intermediate J.1 Ethyl1-piperidin-3-yl-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyloxo[4-oxo-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl]acetate(3.00 g; 8.61 mmol; 1 eq.) and tert-butyl3-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)hydrazino]piperidine-1-caroxylate (4.08 g;12.92 mmol; 1.50 eq.) in EtOH (80 ml) is added HCl (4M in dioxane, 42.38mL) were added in a dropwise fashion. Reaction mixture is heated at 75°C. for 5 h after which it is concentrated under vacuum, partitionedbetween NaHCO₃ sat (pH 7-8) and EtOAc. Organic layer is washed NaHCO₃sat and brine, dried over MgSO4 to give 3.1 g (88%) of the titlecompound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO, 300 MHz): δ 7.77 (d, J=9.43 Hz,1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.61-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.40-4.26(m, 2H), 4.17 (s, 1H), 4.09-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.19-3.06 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.82(m, 2H), 2.17-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 1.80-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.67-1.45(m, 1H), 1.32 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H).

Intermediates described below are obtained following protocol outlinedin procedure J

Intermediate J.2: Ethyl1-[4-(1-methyl-1-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

96 mg of the title compound as an orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.09-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.48 (m, 3H),7.48-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.87-6.74 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 3.58-3.39 (m, 4H), 2.61 (s, 2H), 2.48-2.29 (m, 4H), 1.34 (t, J =7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.01-0.92 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.76 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 508.4.Intermediate J.3: Ethyl1-[4-(1,1-dimethyl-2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

630 mg of the title compound as a orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.11-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.55-7.36 (m, 3H),6.83-6.70 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.44-4.31 (m, 2H), 2.54- 3.39 (m, 4H),2.56-2.43 (m, 4H), 2.31-2.18 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.24 (m, 9H). MS (ESI+):510.36. Intermediate J.4: Ethyl1-{4-[2-(dimethylamino)-1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

700 mg (88%) of the title compound as a orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.10-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.36 (m, 3H),6.82-6.71 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J = 7.09 Hz, 2H), 2.53-2.45(m, 2H), 2.03 (s, 6H), 1.40-1.28 (m, 9H). MS (ESI+): 468.3. IntermediateJ.5: Ethyl 1-{4-[1-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

189 mg of the title compound as an orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.09-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.48 (m, 3H),7.48-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.87-6.74 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J = 7.1 Hz,2H), 3.58-3.39 (m, 4H), 2.61 (s, 2H), 2.48-2.29 (m, 4H), 1.34 (t, J =7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.01-0.92 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.76 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 508.44..Intermediate J.6: Ethyl6-methoxy-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

13.8 g (90%) of the title compound as an orange solid. MS (ESI+):374.24.. Intermediate J.7: Ethyl6-methyl-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

12 g (80%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 61.4%; Rt 3.18 min. MS(ESI+): 358.21 Intermediate J.8: Ethyl7-fluoro-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.4 g of the title compound a white powder. MS (ESI+): 362.19. HPLC (maxplot) 79.6%; Rt 3.70 min Intermediate J.9: Ethyl7-methoxy-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

6 mg of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz):δ 7.59 (d, J = 8.8, 1H), 7.14 (d, J = 2.7, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.7,1H), 4.61-4.44 (m, 1H), 4.30 (q, J = 7.1, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.81 (s,3H), 3.12 (dd, J = 12.3, 3.5, 1H), 3.00-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.63-2.40 (m, 1H),2.19-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.64- 1.47 (m, 1H), 1.31 (t, J =7.1, 3H). MS (ESI+): 372.22. HPLC (max plot) 92.1%; Rt 3.67 min.Intermediate J.10: Ethyl8-methoxy-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

3.5 g of the title compound a brown oil. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) δ 7.49(d, J = 8.6, 1H), 7.14 (d, J = 2.6, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.6, 1H),4.68-4.51 (m, 1H), 4.31 (q, J = 7.1, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.33 (s, 7H),3.13 (d, J = 9.9, 1H), 3.01-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.12 (s, 2H), 1.82-1.46 (m,2H), 1.17 (dd, J = 8.6, 5.6, 3H).

Procedure K Intermediate K.1 Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Ethyl1-piperidin-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate(2.95 g; 8.59 mmol; 1 eq.), di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (2.25 g; 10.31mmol; 1.2 eq.) and trietylamine (1.2 ml; 8.59 mmol; 1 eq.) are dissolvedin DCM (29.5 ml) and the reaction mixture is stirred for 3 days at roomtemperature. DCM is added and the organic phase is washed with water,dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue is purified onsilica eluting from 5 to 15% EtOAc in cyclohexane to afford, afterconcentration of the desired fractions, 3.05 g (80%) of the titlecompound as a beige foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.69 (d, 1 H, J=7.6 Hz):7.56 (dd, 1H, J=7.5 Hz): 7.43-7.30 (m, 2H), 4.84 (m, 1H), 4.1 (q, 2H,J=7.7 Hz): 4.10 (s, 2H), 3.10-2.85 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.49 (s,9H), 1.31 (t, 3H, J=7.7 Hz). HPLC (max plot) 85.2%; Rt 5.79 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following Procedure K.

Intermediate K.2: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)azetidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.57 g (82%) of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.56-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.33 (m, 2H), 5.65-5.58 (m, 1H), 4.45-4.40 (m,2H), 4.38-4.31 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.24 (m, 2H), 4.13 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H),1.37-1.36 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 56.7%; Rt 5.22 min. Intermediate K.3:Ethyl 1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.2 g of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 7.73-7.71 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.30 (m, 2H),5.45-5.44 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.27 (q, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.80 (m, 1H),3.62-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.42 (m, 1H), 2.32 (m, 2H), 1.41-1.35 (m, 9H),1.32-1.28 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 330.2 (M-Boc). IntermediateK.4: Ethyl 1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

17.7 g (99%) of the title compound as a orange sticky solid. ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO) δ 7.75 (bs, 1H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.47- 7.27 (m, 2H), 4.58(bs, 1H), 4.32 (q, J = 7.1, 2H), 4.26-4.01 (m, 3H), 4.02-3.84 (m, 1H),3.17 (t, J = 11.0, 1H), 2.84 (bs, 1H), 2.36- 2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.51 (m,2H), 1.50-1.21 (m, 12H). HPLC (max plot) 85.1%; Rt 5.95 min. MS (ESI+):444.26. Intermediate K.5: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)azepan-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

350 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.60-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.32 (m, 2H), 4.67 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.27(q, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.55-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.38 (m, 2H), 2.20 (m, 2H),2.02 (m, 2H), 1.84 (m, 1H), 1.70 (m, 1H), 1.40 (m, 9H), 1.36-1.32 (m,3H). MS (ESI+): 358.2 (M-Boc). Intermediate K.6: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

12 g (93%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 57.4%; Rt 5.73 min.Intermediate K.7: tert-Butyl3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

2.8 g (75%) of the title compound as a pale brown oil. HPLC (max plot)88.7%; Rt 4.73 min. MS (ESI-Boc): 402.8. Intermediate K.8: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.6 g of the title compound as an orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.65 (bs,1H), 4.35 (q, J = 7 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (bs, 1H), 4.00-3.94 (m, 4H), 3.23-3.15(m, 1H), 2.9 (bs, 1H), 2.27-2.15 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.56(m, 1H), 1.38-1.30 (m, 12H). HPLC (max plot) 71.5%; Rt 4.74 min.Intermediate K.9: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-chloro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

5.3 g (quant) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 88.6%; Rt 5.41 min.Intermediate K.10: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

9.0 g of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 458.4. Intermediate K.11: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-fluoro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

12 g (quant) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 77.7%; Rt 6.05 minIntermediate K.12: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

7.82 g (100%) of the title compound as a beige foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 7.68 (bs, 1H), 7.16 (d, J = 2.6, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J = 8.5,1.4, 1H), 4.55 (bs, 1H), 4.31 (q, J = 7.1, 2H), 4.23- 4.04 (m, 3H), 3.94(m, 1H), 3.86-3.73 (s, 3H), 3.16 (t, J = 11.7, 1H), 2.85 (bs, 1H),2.34-2.10 (m, 2H), 1.82 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.01 (m, 13H). MS (ESI+): 474.37.HPLC (max plot) 94.0%; Rt 5.59 min. Intermediate K.13: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

1.2 g of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 7.95-7.82(m, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.33 (q, J= 7.10, 7.14 Hz, 2H), 4.2 (s, 2H), 3.99-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.12 (m, 1H),3.01-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.51 (m,1H), 1.48-1.21 (m, 10H). HPLC (max plot) 79.8%; Rt 5.94 min.Intermediate K.14: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-8-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

1.78 g of the title compound as a foam. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) δ 7.50(d, J = 8.5, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.32 (q, J =7.1, 2H), 4.15-3.88 (m, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12 (t, J = 11.7, 1H), 2.84(s, 1H), 2.19 (d, J = 27.5, 2H), 1.80 (s, 1H), 1.56 (s, 1H), 1.47-1.18(m, 12H). HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 5.55 min

General protocole L. Intermediate L.1 Ethyl1-[3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoicacid (100 mg, 0.24 mmol) in EtOAc is added methylamidoxime (17 mg, 0.24mmol) under nitrogen followed by TEA (0.1 mL, 0.73 mmol) and propanephosphonic acid cyclic anhydride (0.4 mL, 0.60 mmol) at 0° C. undernitrogen. The reaction mixture is refluxed at 80° C. for 12 h undernitrogen after which time, EtOAc is added. Organic layer is washed with10% aq. solution Na₂CO₃ solution dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The crude material obtained is purified bysilica gel column chromatography (1.5% MeOH in DCM) to afford the titlecompound.

Intermediate L.2 Ethyl1-(3-{3-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure L, ethyl1-(3-{3-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoicacid and (1Z)-2-(dimethylamino)-N′-hydroxyethanimidamide to afford thetitle compound. MS (ESI+): 494.0.

Intermediate L.3 Ethyl1-{3-[3-(methoxymethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure L, ethyl1-{3-[3-(methoxymethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoicacid and (1Z)-N′-hydroxy-2-methoxyethanimidamide to afford the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.38-8.36 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 8.24(s, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J=7.7 Hz , 1H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.56 (m,2H), 6.98-6.96 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.97 (s, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H),4.40-4.35 (m, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 1.36-1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):481.2.

Intermediate L.4N′-hydroxy-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzenecarboximidamide

To a solution of3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzonitrile(0.3 g, 0.69 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) is added 50% aq. hydroxylaminesolution (0.14 mL, 2.07 mmol). The reaction mass is heated to 85° C. for12 h. The solvent is removed completely under reduced pressure to afford150 mg (89%) of the title compound as a white solid. MS (ESI+): 468.0.

Intermediate L.5 Ethyl1-[3-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoicacid (200 mg, 0.485 mmol) in EtOAc is added acetic hydrazide (35 mg,0.485 mmol) under nitrogen. Then TEA (0.2 mL, 1.45 mmol) and propanephosphonic acid cyclic anhydride (0.7 mL, 1.2 mmol) is added to thereaction mixture at 0° C. under nitrogen. The reaction mixture isrefluxed at 80° C. for 12 h after which it is diluted with EtOAC andwashed with 10% aq. Na₂CO₃ solution. The organic layer is separated,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The solidresidue is purified by silica gel column chromatography over (1.5% MeOHin DCM to afford the title compound. MS (ESI+): 451.2.

Intermediate L.6 Ethyl1-[3-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoicacid (0.4 g, 0.97 mmol) in EtOAc is added acetic hydrazide (72 mg, 0.97mmol) under nitrogen. Then TEA (0.4 mL, 2.93 mmol) , Lawssen's reagent(0.6 g, 1.46 mmol) and propane phosphonic acid cyclic anhydride (2 mL,2.93 mmol) is added to the reaction mass at 0° C. under nitrogen. Thereaction mixture is refluxed at 80° C. for 12 h under nitrogen afterwhich time, EtOAc is added. Organic layer is washed with 10% aq.solution Na₂CO₃ solution dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure. The crude material obtained is purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (1.5% MeOH in DCM) to afford the title compound.MS (ESI+):467.0.

Procedure M. Intermediate M.1 Ethyl1-(6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a suspension of ethyl1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate (200 mg, 0.535 mmol) andsodium iodide (80 mg, 0.535 mmol) in dry ACN is addedtrimethylsilylchloride (350 mg, 3.22 mmol) at RT under nitrogen. Thereaction mass is heated to 80° C. for 48 h under nitrogen after which itis cooled to 0° C. Reaction mixture is diluted with sat. aq. solution ofNa₂CO₃ and sat. sodiumthiosulphate solution and stirred for 0.5 h. Thesolid precipitated is filtered through vacuum, washed with water anddried overnight to afford 190 mg (98%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+):360.0.

Intermediate M.2 Ethyl1-(6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AN, ethyl1-(6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from ethyl1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateto afford 230 mg (69%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 354.2.

Procedure N. Intermediate N.1 Ethyl1-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl1-(6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate(75 mg, 0.208 mmol) in water/DCM (1:2) is added tetrabutylammoniumbromide (0.135 g, 0.417 mmol), sodium hydroxide (17 mg, 0.417 mmol) andmethyl iodide (0.13 mL, 2.08 mmol). The reaction mass is stirred at RTfor 12 h after which reaction mixture is diluted with DCM and washedwith water. The organic layer is separated, dried over Na₂SO₄,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by silica gel columnchromatography over (5% MeOH in DCM) to afford the title compound. MS(ESI+): 374.0.

Intermediate N.2 Ethyl1-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure N, ethyl1-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateis obtained from1-(6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateto afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.25 (m, 1H),7.49-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.50-6.47 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 1.32-1.29(t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 368.2.

Intermediate O.1 Ethyl1-{3-[(tert-butoxycarbony]aminolphenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid (500 mg, 1.21 mmol) in tert-butanol:DMF (8: 2) isadded TEA (0.68 mL, 4.85 mmol) under nitrogen followed bydiphenylphosphonylazide (0.4 mL, 1.82 mmol). It is then heated to 60° C.for 20 min and slowly increased to 100° C. at which it is heated for 2h. After this time, solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure,diluted with water and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer isseparated, washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by silica gel column chromatography (20%EtOAc, pet. ether) to afford the title compound as white solid. MS(ESI+): 484.0.

Intermediate O.2 Ethyl1-{3-[(phenoxycarbonyl)amino]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of ethyl1-(3-aminophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide hydrochloride (100 mg, 0.243 mmol) in THF (10 mL) are added2,4,6 collidine (0.06 mL, 0.487 mmol), phenylchloroformate (0.04 mL,0.365 mmol) then stirred at RT for 18 h. After this time, reactionmixture is concentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with water, andextracted with EtOAc. The organic layer is separated, washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 100mg of the title compound.

MS (ESI+):504.0.

Intermediate O.3 Ethyl1-{3-[(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)amino]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

A mixture of ethyl1-{3-[(phenoxycarbonyl)amino]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (100 mg, 0.198 mmol), morpholine (0.03 mL, 0.3 mmol),triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.3 mmol) in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is heatedunder microwave irradiation for 15 min at 55° C. The reaction mixture isdiluted with water and is stirred for another hour. The precipitate isfiltered and dried under vacuum to afford 80 mg (81%) of the titlecompound. MS (ESI+): 497.2.

Intermediate O.4 Ethyl6-cyano-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxlate

Ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 0.483 mmol) in DMF/water (10:1, 4.4 mL) is taken in a sealedtube and purged with nitrogen for 10 min. Zinc cyanide (64 mg, 0.545mmol), Pd₂ (dba)₃ (18 mg, 0.019 mmol) and s-phos (20 mg, 0.483 mmol) arethen added and heated to 120° C. for 2 h. After this time, the reactionmixture is diluted with DCM, filtered through acelite pad, washed withwater, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford 200 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.74-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.14 (m,1H), 6.91-6.89 (dd, J=1.1, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.31 (m, 2H),1.33-1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 362.2.

Procedure P Intermediate P.1 ethyl6-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

A solution of ethyl6-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate(0.30 g, 0.81 mmol) in acetic acid (5 mL) is heated at 100° C. undernitrogen. Hydrogen peroxide 30% in water (0.5 mL, 3.6 mmol, 4.5 Eq) isadded and the reaction mixture is heated for 30 minutes. After 30minutes, the solvent is removed under reduced pressure. An aq. solutionof NaHCO₃ 10% is added to the residue. After 15 minutes stirring, thesolid obtained is filtered off then dried to afford 0.26 g (79%) of thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.63-7.58 (m, 3H),7.46-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.26 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (d, J=7.92 Hz, 1H), 4.90(s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J=7.08 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.0%; Rt 4.17 min.

Intermediate P.2 ethyl6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to affordthe title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.78 (t, J=8.16 Hz,1H), 7.53 (d, J=7.44 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.32(q, J=7.08 Hz, 2H), 4.20 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.12 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 337.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.5%; Rt 4.01 min.

Intermediate P.3 ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate andhydrogen peroxide to afford title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.62 (m, 4H), 7.59-7.52 (m, 3H), 6.80 (d, J=7.7Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 369.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.9%; Rt 4.42 min.

Intermediate P.4 ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate andhydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.07-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.91-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.88(s, 2H), 4.32 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.29 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 307.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.6%; Rt 3.25 min.

Intermediate P.5 ethyl1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide isobtained from ethyl 1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 1.0 g (90%) of the title compound as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 14.6 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.93 (m,2H), 7.88-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.63 (m, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.40-4.32 (m,2H), 1.37-1.31 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 293.0 HPLC (max plot) 93.1%; Rt 3.19min.

Intermediate P.6 ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford0.49 g (87%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d_(s), 400 MHz) δ 10.20(s, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.40 (m, 1H), 4.85(s, 2H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.25 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 337.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 3.55 min.

Intermediate P.7 ethyl7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford1.01 g (85%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ7.65-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.53-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.17 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, J=3.1 Hz, 1H),6.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s,3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt4.63 min.

Intermediate P.8 ethyl1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford1.08 g (97%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02(dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.53-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.38(s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),2.40 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot)97.3%; Rt 4.85 min.

Intermediate P.9 ethyl1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford1.1 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (d,J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 4H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 4.97(s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 4.77 min.

Intermediate P.10 ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]lpyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate andhydrogen peroxide to afford 0.7 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m,3H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 2H), 6.74 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.39-4.34(m, 2H), 1.76 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 401.0. HPLC(max plot) 98.4%; Rt 4.71 min.

Intermediate P.11 ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford0.625 g (88%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.52 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (dd,J=8.1 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),3.81 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot)92.3%; Rt 4.55 min.

Intermediate P.12 ethyl1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate and hydrogen peroxide to afford1.0 g (82%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02-8.00(m, 1H), 7.65-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.13 (m, 2H),6.86-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.4%; Rt 4.49 min.

Intermediate P.13 ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno [4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate andhydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 8.55-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.24-8.20 (m, 2H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.0Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.70-7.57 (m, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.34 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 370.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 3.76 min.

Intermediate P.14 ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate andhydrogen peroxide to afford 1.1 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.85 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 4.76-4.71(m, 1H), 4.34 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.02-1.82 (m, 6H), 1.70-1.67 (m, 1H),1.56-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.38 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 375.0. HPLC (maxplot) 98.5%; Rt 4.91 min.

Intermediate P.15 ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.0Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),4.22 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 386.0. HPLC (max plot)98.7%; Rt 3.80 min.

Intermediate P.16 ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 7.94-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.54 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.32 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 325.0.HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 3.45 min.

Intermediate P.17 ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 7.65-7.57 (m, 4H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 3H), 6.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),5.08 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):387.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 4.55 min.

Intermediate P.18 ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 10.2 (brs, 1H), 8.11-8.08 (m, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=9.9 Hz, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 325.0.

Intermediate P.19 ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.71 g (73%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.12-8.09 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.49 (m, 1H), 6.42 (d,J=10.1 Hz, 2H), 5.02 (m, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H). MS (ESI+): 387.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 4.71 min.

Intermediate P.20 ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.4 g (79%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.84 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),7.48-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.08(s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):448.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt 4.84 min.

Intermediate P.21 ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.62 g (88%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.50(m, 6H), 6.65 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.37-4.34 (m, 2H), 1.85(s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot)96.7%; Rt 5.85 min.

Intermediate P.22 ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.55 g (82%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd,J=7.8 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.58(m, 4H), 6.76 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 5.08-4.97 (m, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 1.34 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 448.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt4.61 min.

Intermediate P.23 ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.65 g (78%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.53(m, 6H), 6.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 387.0. HPLC (max plot)97.4%; Rt 4.43 min.

Intemediate P.24 ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.74 g (90%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.70-7.56(m, 3H), 6.69 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.97 (m, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 1.34 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 403.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.1%; Rt5.94 min.

Intermediate P.25 ethyl1-[2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-[2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.5 g (71%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.30-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.03-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.64-7.56(m, 3H), 6.60 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.38 (q, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 447.0. HPLC(max plot) 97.7%; Rt 3.98 min.

Intermediate P.26 ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.2 g (93%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.61 (m, 2H),7.09-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.94-6.90 (m, 2H), 4.96 (m, 2H), 4.38-4.33 (m, 6H),1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 427.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.3%; Rt 4.45min.

Intermediate P.27 ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 8.38 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=6.6Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.52 (m, 3H), 6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.37(q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):440.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.5%; Rt 4.31 min.

Intermediate P.28 ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.417 g (86%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.87 (m, 2H),7.67-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s,2H), 4.39-4.36 (m, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 448.0. HPLC(max plot) 96.9%; Rt 4.91 min.

Intermediate P.29 ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.39 g (79%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.77-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.62(m, 3H), 7.50-7.47 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.88 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.35 (q,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 403.0. HPLC (max plot)97.7%; Rt 4.84 min.

Intermediate P.30 ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.3 g (85%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.62(m, 2H), 7.52-7.50 (m, 2H), 6.92-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 448.0. HPLC (max plot)99.7%; Rt 4.90 min

Intermediate P.31 ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.38 g (94%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.59(m, 4H), 7.50-7.46 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.98 (m, 2H), 4.36 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 387.0. HPLC (max plot)98.6%; Rt 4.54 min.

Intermediate P.32 ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.32 g (84%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.04-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.57 (m, 5H), 6.91-6.89(m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 1.33 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 403.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.3%; Rt 4.82 min.

Intermediate P.33 ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.6 g (79%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.56 (m, 2H),7.51-7.43 (m, 4H), 6.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 3.06-3.03 (m, 1H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz,6H). MS (ESI+): 411.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.2%; Rt 6.79 min.

Intermediate P.34 ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.3 g (83%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) 6 8.38 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.78(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.57 (m, 2H), 6.86 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (s2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.34 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 384.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.1%;Rt 4.13 min.

Intermediate P.35 ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure P, ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylateand hydrogen peroxide to afford 0.6 g (91%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.06-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.73(m, 1H), 5.09-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 4.34 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),4.00-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 3H), 2.21-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.99 (m,2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 377.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.4%; Rt3.61 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure P

Intermediate P.36: 1-(3-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

11 g of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64- 7.64 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H),7.62-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.38 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 2H),7.36-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.23- 7.22 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.84-6.82 (m, 1H),5.18 (s, 2H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.38-4.36 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.32 (m, 3H). MS(ESI+): 475.0. HPLC (max plot): 96%; Rt 5.30 min. Intermediate P.37:Ethyl 1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

300 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 386.2 Intermediate P.38: Ethyl1-(6-methyl-1-oxidopyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.69 (m, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J = 8.1 Hz,1H), 7.69-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.44-7.42 (d, J = 8.4 Hz , 1H), 7.19-7.18 (d, J= 6.6 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (m, 2H), 4.40-4.34 (q, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.31(t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 400.0 Intermediate P.39: Ethyl1-(3-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

110 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.04-8.02 (d,J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.36-7.34 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),6.89-6.87 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.39-4.34 (m, 2H),1.35-1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 387.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.14%;Rt 4.58 min. Intermediate P.40: Ethyl1-(3-cyanophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

0.22 g of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.24 (s, 1H),8.15-8.13 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.79 (m,2H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 2H), 6.87 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q,J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 394.0. HPLC (maxplot) 96.7%; Rt 4.26 min. Intermediate P.41: Ethyl1-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

260 mg (80%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.49-7.48 (d, J = 7.8 Hz ,1H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.23-7.19 (t, J = 7.6Hz , 1H), 7.05-7.01 (t, J = 7.7 Hz , 1H), 6.77-6.75 (d, J = 7.9 Hz ,1H), 4.35-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 1.33-1.29 (t, J =5.6 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI-): 444.8. HPLC (max plot) 95.32%; Rt 3.88 min.Intermediate P.42: Ethyl 1-[3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

220 mg (94%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.49-7.48 (dd, J = 2.4, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (dd, J =1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.08 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 2H), 6.92-6.90 (d, J= 7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.41-4.36 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.32 (t, J = 7.1Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 446.7. HPLC (max plot) 97.52%; Rt 3.87 min.Intermediate P.43: Ethyl 1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

250 mg (71%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.41(s, 1H),7.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (dd, J₁ = 2.8, 8.9 Hz, 1H),7.68-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.08-7.05 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.94 (m, 1H),4.99 (s, 2H), 4.39-4.34 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz,3H). MS (ESI+): 400.0. HPLC (max plot) 89.85%; Rt 4.19 min. IntermediateP.44: Ethyl 1-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrtidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

75 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.40 (m, 1H),8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.66- 7.64 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.05 (d,J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.94 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.39-4.34 (m, 2H),3.96 (s, 2H), 1.35-1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 400.2.Intermediate P.45: Ethyl 1-(1H-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

420 mg (78%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.40(s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.60 (m ,1H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.54- 7.50 (m , 1H), 7.18-7.16 (m, 1H),6.81-6.79 (d , J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 5.0 (s, 2H), 4.36 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),1.34 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 409.1. Intermediate P.46: Ethyl1-(2-benzyl-2H-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

100 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 499.2. Intermediate P.47: Ethyl1-{3-[(dimethylamino)sulfonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

100 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 476.0. Intermediate P.48: Ethyl1-(2-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

67 mg (95%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.01 (d,J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.45 (m, 6H), 6.63 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s,2H), 4.40-4.32 (m, 2H), 2.32-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H),1.05 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.81 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 411.0.HPLC (max plot): 97.6%; Rt 5.21 min. Intermediate P.49: Ethyl1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

240 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ: 8.00 (dd, J= 1.2, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.22-7.18 (m, 2H), 6.82-6.80 (m, 2H), 5.03-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.35 (q, J =7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 1.34 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 399.0.HPLC (max plot): 95.2%; Rt 4.41 min. Intermediate P.50:4-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid

18.4 g (89%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 13.28 (br s, 1H),8.17 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 2H), 8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 4H),6.94-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.39 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.35 (t, J =7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 63.4%; Rt 3.26 min. MS (ESI+): 412.7.Intermediate P.51: 3-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid

1.6 g (78%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 13.44 (br s, 1H),8.22-8.18 (m, 1H), 8.07-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.83- 7.75 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.58 (m,2H), 6.92-6.88 (m, 1H), 5.02- 5.01 (m, 2H), 4.39 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H),1.35 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, (3H). HPLC (max plot) 50.1%; Rt 3.37 min. MS(ESI+): 413.0. Intermediate P.52: Ethyl1-(4-{[(methylsulfonyl)amino]methyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

220 mg (89%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ =8.04-8.02 (d, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.57- 7.55 (m, 3H), 7.06-7.05 (m,1H), 6.87-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 4.37-4.35 (m, 2H),2.59-2.58 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.31 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 476. Intermediate P.53:Ethyl 6-cyano-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

170 mg (78%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 394.0 Intermediate P.54:Ethyl 1-phenyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

220 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.22 (m, 1H),8.06-8.03 (dd, J = 1.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.59-7.56 (m,2H), 7.03-7.01 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 4.40-4.35 (m, 2H),1.36-1.32 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 437.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.42%;Rt 5.28 min. Intermediate P.55: Ethyl8-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

300 mg (80%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.95-7.93 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.54 (m, 2H),7.17 (dd, J = 2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.21 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H),4.39-4.34 (m, 2H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.46%; Rt 4.59 min. Intermediate P.56:Ethyl 1-cyclopentyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

500 mg (76%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ =8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.8.03-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.92- 7.88 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.72(m, 1H), 5.31 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.31 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.27-2.22 (m, 2H),2.09-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.91- 1.87 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.30 (t,J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 361. HPLC (max plot) 97.62%; Rt 4.68 minIntermediate P.57: Ethyl1-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

400 mg (92%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 389.0. Intermediate P.58:Ethyl 1-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

170 mg, 79% yield of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 431.3. IntermediateP.59: Ethyl 1-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

180 mg (72%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ8.06-8.04 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.73 (m, 1H),5.06 (m, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 4.37-4.31 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.12 (m, 8H),1.34-1.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz , 3H). MS (ESI+): 411.2. HPLC (max plot)97.57%; Rt 4.78 min. Intermediate P.60: Ethyl1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

200 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.06-8.04 (d,J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),7.76-7.72 (m, 1H), 4.93 (m, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.31 (m, 2H),2.04-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.70 (m, 5H), 1.41-1.37 (m,4H), 1.34 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 403.2. HPLC (max plot)97.09%; Rt 5.52 min. Intermediate P.61:3-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexanecarboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (92%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 419.2. Intermediate P.62:4-[3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

450 mg (83%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 419.2. Intermediate P.63:Ethyl 1-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

90 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 391.0. Intermediate P.64: Ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

250 mg (91%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 377.2 Intermediate P.65:Ethyl 1-cycloheptyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

230 mg (84%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ =8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.85- 7.83 (d, J = 7.8 Hz ,1H),7.76-7.72 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.31 (m, 2H),2.1-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.80- 1.78 (m,2H), 1.64-1.62 (m, 6H), 1.34-1.30 (t, J= 7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 90.98%; Rt 5.25 min. Intermediate P.66:Ethyl 6-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4- dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

430 mg (82%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 60.1%; Rt 3.13 min.(ESI+): 394.7 Intermediate P.67: Ethyl6-chloro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4- dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

330 mg (72%) of the title compound as an off-white solid. 1H NMR(DMSO-d6) δ 7.73-7.82 (m, 3H), 4.88-4.97 (m, 3H), 4.30-4.37 (q, J = 9Hz, 2H), 3.93-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.55 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.20 (m, 2H),1.95-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.35 (t, 3H). MS (ESI+): 410. Intermediate P.68:Ethyl 7-bromo-1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

320 mg (74%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ8.12-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.78 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.70 (m,1H), 4.34-4.31 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.80 (m, 6H), 1.70-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.47(m, 2H), 1.34-1.32 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 453.0. HPLC (max plot) 87.26%; Rt5.50 min. Intermediate P.69: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (91%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ8.72-8.71 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.56-7.55 (d, J = 6.8Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.15 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (s, 2H), 4.40-4.35 (m, 2H),1.36-1.32 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 370.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.77%;Rt 3.69 min. Intermediate P.70: Ethyl 1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

160 mg (73%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ =8.80-8.79 (d, J = 4.64 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.29 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.91(dd, J1 = 4.68 Hz, J2 = 8.16 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.72-4.67 (m, 1H),4.37-4.31 (q, 2H), 2.04-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.66 (m,1H), 1.52-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.31 (t, J = 7.12 Hz, 3H), 1.28 (m, 1H). MS(ESI+): 376.2. HPLC (max plot) 92.62%; Rt 4.24 min. Intermediate P.71:Ethyl 8-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

300 mg (80%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 8.19(s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.35- 4.30 (m, 5H), 1.33-1.30 (t, J= 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 386. (HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 3.97 min.Intermediate P.72: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate 5,5,8-trioxide

100 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 386.0. Intermediate P.73: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

290 mg (76%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ8.02-8.00 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 5H), 6.32-6.31 (d, J = 5.0Hz, 1H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 4.38-4.33 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.31 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 375.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.33%; Rt 4.42 min. IntermediateP.74: Ethyl 1-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

30 mg (92%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 405.9. Intermediate P.75:Ethyl 1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (92%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 381.2. Intermediate P.76:Ethyl 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

70 mg (64%) of the title compound as a yellow powder. HPLC (max plot)80.4%; Rt 3.18 min. MS (ESI+): 382.7. Intermediate P.77: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

250 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 375.0. Intermediate P.78: Ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

150 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 381.2. Intermediate P.79: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate 5-oxide

140 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 7.94(dd, J = 1.2, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.47(td, J = 1.4, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.84- 6.81 (m, 1H), 4.72 (d, J = 15.5 Hz,1H), 4.46 (d, J = 15.5 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (q, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.35 (t, J =7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 97.3%; Rt 3.25 min.

Intermediate P.80 Ethyl1-pyridin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of ethyl1-(1-oxidopyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (300 mg, 0.78 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (15 mL) is addediron powder (175 mg, 3.12 mmol). The reaction mass is heated to 85° C.for 1 h under nitrogen. The reaction progress is monitored by TLC. Thesolvent is removed completely under reduced pressure. The crude materialobtained is diluted with water and is extracted with ethylacetate. Theorganic layer is separated and is dried using sodium sulphate andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.85-8.84 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.79-8.78 (m, 1H),8.07-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 3H), 6.87-6.85 (d, J=7.84 Hz, 1H), 5.00(s, 2H), 4.40-4.35 (q, 2H), 1.35-1.32 (t, J=7.12 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):370.2. HPLC (max plot): 97.29%; Rt 3.24 min.

Intermediate P.81 Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate5,5,8-trioxide (0.1 g, 0.259 mmol) in glacial acetic acid is added ironpowder (58 mg, 1.038 mmol) under nitrogen and the reaction mass isheated to 85° C. for 1 h. The reaction mass is concentrated completelyunder reduced pressure and is partitioned between water andethylacetate. The organic layer is separated, dried using sodiumsulphate and is concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 80 mg, 83%yield of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.85-8.84 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.61 (m,1H), 5.12(s, 2H), 4.38-4.36 (q, 2H), 1.35-1.32 (t, J=7.12 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):370.0.

Procedure Q Intermediate Q.1 Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

To a solution of ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate (3.05 g; 6.88 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCM (36.6ml) at 0° C. is added 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (2.97 g; 17.19 mmol;2.5 eq.) and the reaction mixture is stirred at rt for 30 min. DCM isadded and the organic phase is washed 3 times with a saturated aqueoussolution of NaHCO₃, dried over MgSO₄ then concentrated to afford 2.8 g(86%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 64.9%; Rt 4.90 min. MS(ESI−): 474.3

Intermediates described below are obtained following protocol outlinedin procedure Q

Intermediate Q.2: Ethyl (1,1-dioxido-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

7.18 g (78%) of the title compound as a yellow powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.08-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.79 (m, 2H),4.46 (s, 2H), 4.27 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H). 1H ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ (DMSO) δ 8.08-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.90 (m, 1H),7.90-7.79 (m, 2H), 5.00- 4.33cf cf (bs, 1H), 4.46 (s, 2H), 4.27 (q, J =7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 297.06. HPLC (maxplot) 89.7%; Rt 2.59 min. Intermediate Q.3: Ethyl(6-fluoro-1,1-dioxido-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

1.44 g (quant) of the title compound. It is used in the next stepwithout further purification. MS (ESI+): 339.09. HPLC (max plot) 73.7%;Rt 3.37 min Intermediate Q.4: Ethyl(7-fluoro-1,1-dioxido-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

1 g (89%) of the title compound. It is used in the next step withoutfurther purification. MS (ESI−): 313.15. Intermediate Q.5: Ethyl(7-methoxy-1,1-dioxido-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

550 mg (99%) of the title compound as a yellow powder. MS (ESI+):327.1.. Intermediate Q.6: Ethyl(8-fluoro-1,1-dioxido-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-3-yl)(oxo)acetate

150 mg of the title compound as a white solid. MS (ESI−): 313.9.Intermediate Q.7: 8-Bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

27 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 mHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 7.93 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 2H),4.93 (s, 2H), 3.93 (brs, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 488.0. HPLC(max plot) 93.05%; Rt 4.5 min. Intermediate Q.8: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)azetidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

5.45 g (91%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.07- 8.04 (m,1H), 7.80-7.74 (m, 2H), 5.82-5.77 (m, 1H), 4.93-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.53-4.47(m, 2H), 4.42-4.34 (m, 4H), 1.43 (s, 9H), 1.38-1.35 (m, 3H), 7.90-7.87(m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 56.8%; Rt 4.23 min. MS (ESI−): 345.8Intermediate Q.9: Ethyl 1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

4.84 g (87%) of the title compound as a white foam. HPLC (max plot)83.8%; Rt 4.30 min. MS (ESI−): 460.90. Intermediate Q.10: Ethyl1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

1.13 g (quant) of the title compound as a beige solid. HPLC (max plot)77.5%; Rt 3.19 min. MS (ESI+): 363.15. Intermediate Q.11: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

13.25 g (82%) of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO) δ 8.14-7.72 (m, 4H), 4.89 (d, J = 0.9, 2H), 4.83 (s, 1H),4.43-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.21 (s, 1H), 4.04-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.20 (t, J = 11.6,1H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 2.39-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.55 (m,1H), 1.53-1.20 (m, 11H). MS (ESI−): 474.4. Intermediate Q.12: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)azepan-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

4 g (83%) of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 488. Intermediate Q.13:Ethyl 6-fluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

900 mg (quant) of the title compound as a white solid. HPLC (max plot)73.4%; Rt 3.24 min. MS (ESI+): 381.16. Intermediate Q.14: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

10.5 g (98%) of the title compound. It is used in the next step withoutfurther purification. HPLC (max plot) 53.3%; Rt 4.80 min. MS (ESI−):477.8. Intermediate Q.15: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

1.13 g (91%) of the title compound as a white solid. MS (ESI−): 491.7Intermediate Q.16: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

5.6 g of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.36 (m, 2H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.65 (bs,1H), 4.35 (q, J = 7 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (bs, 1H), 4.00-3.94 (m, 4H), 3.23-3.15(m, 1H),2.9 (bs, 1H), 2.27-2.15 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.56(m, 1H), 1.38-1.30 (m, 12H). MS (ESI+): 504.44. HPLC (max plot) 71.5%;Rt 4.74 min. Intermediate Q.17: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-chloro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

5.8 g (97%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 62.7%; Rt 4.52 min.MS (ESI−): 508.29. Intermediate Q.18: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

9.4 g (91%) of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 488.5. Intermediate Q.19:Ethyl 1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-fluoro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

9 g (88%) of the title compound as a white powder. HPLC (max plot)75.7%; Rt 5.22 min. MS (ESI−): 492.4 Intermediate Q.20: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

5.56 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.94 (bs, 1H), 7.53 (d, J = 2.7, 1H), 7.47- 7.29 (m, 1H), 4.86(s, 2H), 4.72 (bs, 1H), 4.35 (q, J = 7.1, 2H), 4.18 (bs, 1H), 3.94 (s,3H), 3.19 (t, J = 11.6, 1H), 2.88 (bs, 1H), 2.20 (s, 2H), 1.93-1.76 (m.1H), 1.72-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.22 (m, 12H). MS (ESI−): 504.44.Intermediate Q.21: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

800 mg of the title compound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.22-8.09(m, 1H), 7.99 (brs, 1H), 7.96-7.84 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.93-4.70 (m,1H), 4.36 (q, J = 7.06, 7.08 Hz, 2H), 4.28-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.85 (m,1H), 3.27-3.12 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.77(m, 1H), 1.76-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.20 (m, 12H). HPLC (max plot) 92.0%;Rt 5.33 min. UPLC/MS: (MS+) 504.1. Intermediate Q.22: Ethyl1-[1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-8-methoxy-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

1.9 g (93%) of the title compound as a white foam. HPLC (max plot)89.1%; Rt 4.74 min. MS (ESI−): 504.5 Intermediate Q.23: Ethyl7-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

190 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. HPLC (max plot)90.6%; Rt 4.39 min. MS (ESI+): 498.7. Intermediate Q.24: Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,3]thiazine-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

37 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.72-7.64 (m,5H), 7.28 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.71 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H),4.37 (q, J = 7.7 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 359.2:HPLC (max plot) 98.94%; Rt 3.70 min.

Intermediate Q.25 Ethyl7-amino-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a fine suspension of ethyl7-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (182 mg; 0.37 mmol; 1.00 eq.) in DCM (540 μl) is added TFA(180 μl; 2.34 mmol; 6.40 eq.). The mixture is stirred at rt overnightafter which water is added to the reaction mixture. The precipitate iswashed with water then dried under vacuum to afford the title compoundas an off-white powder. 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.34 (bs, 2H), 5.61-5.43 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.12-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.35(m, 2H), 3.20-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot)95.1%; Rt 2.28 min. MS (ESI+): 398.7.

Procedure R Intermediate R.1 Ethyl1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To a solution of4-[3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzoic acid (21.88 g; 53.05 mmol; 1 eq.) in THF (350 ml) isadded triethylamine (14.71 ml; 106.11 mmol; 2 eq.) followed by isobutylchloroformate (13.83 ml; 106.11 mmol; 2 eq.) at 0° C. under nitrogen.The reaction mixture is stirred at rt for 30 min then cooled at 0° C.Sodium borohydride (10 g; 265.27 mmol; 5 eq.) is added portionwise.After 5 h, THF (100 mL) is added and the reaction mixture is heated at35° C. for 1 day then at rt for 2 days. Sodium borohydride is added (1eq) and after 6 h stirring the reaction is quenched by dropwise additionof water at 0° C. over 2 h. The product is extracted with EtOAc, theorganic layers washed with HCl 1 m (2×) and brine then dried over MgSO₄.After evaporation of the solvent, the residue is taken up in DCM and HCl1 m. The precipitate formed is filtered off and recrystallized in DCE toafford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05-8.02(m, 1H), 7.68-7.48 (m, 6H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.76 (s, 2H), 4.99 (s,2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.90 (s, 1H), 1.35 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). HPLC(max plot) 68.2%; Rt 3.02 min. MS (ESI+): 398.9

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure R.

Intermediate R.2: Ethyl1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

title compound as an orange paste. HPLC (max plot) 63.4%; Rt 3.64 min.MS (ESI+): 399.0. Intermediate R.3: Ethyl1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

350 mg (80%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 406.0. Intermediate R.4:Ethyl 1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

160 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.72-8.71 (d,J = 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.48 (m,2H), 7.20-7.18 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.46-5.43 (m, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H),4.64-4.63 (d, J = 5.7 Hz, 2H), 4.39-4.34 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.31 (t, J = 7.2Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 400.0.

Procedure S Intermediate S.16-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

To a solution of ethyl6-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (0.23 g, 0.57 mmol) in THF (10 mL) is added aq. solution ofNaOH (2.8 mL, 1 M, 2.85 mmol, 5 Eq) at 0° C. and the reaction mixture isstirred for 4 h. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and aq.solution of HCl 1 M is added. The product is extracted with EtOAc (2×).The organic layer is washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford 0.2 g (70%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.5 (brs, 1H),7.61-7.57 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.26 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 371.0. HPLC (maxplot) 98.9%; Rt 3.30 min.

Intermediate S.26-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 13.3 (bs, 1H), 7.78 (t, J=8.12 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (t,J=7.76 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.15 (s, 3H), 3.92(s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 309.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.3%; Rt 2.12 min.

Intermediate S.31-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.47 g (quant.) of the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.5 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H), 7.65-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 2H), 6.80 (d, J=7.64 Hz, 1H), 4.97(s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 341.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.0%; Rt 3.48 min.

Intermediate S.41-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.69 g (94%) of the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.32 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.01 (m, 2H),7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 4.27 (s, 3H).MS (ESI+): 279.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.4%; Rt 2.3 min.

Intermediate S.5 1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide isobtained from ethyl 1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.32 g (71%) of the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.01 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.85 (s,2H). MS (ESI+): 265.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.5%; Rt 2.32 min.

Intermediate S.67-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.34 g (89%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.26 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s,1H), 7.43-7.40 (m, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.23 (s, 3H), 3.91 (s, 3H). MS(ESI+): 309.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 2.63 min.

Intermediate S.77-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.49 g (87%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.64-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.14 (m,2H), 6.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+):371.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 3.72 min.

Intermediate S.81-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.70 g (83%) of the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 6.85-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0.HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 3.85 min.

Intermediate S.91-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.88 g (95%) of the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.55 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.6 Hz,J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 4H), 6.84 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 355.0. HPLC (max plot)98.0%; Rt 3.84 min.

Intermediate S.101-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.54 g (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.62 (brs, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.66-7.47 (m, 5H), 6.74-6.72 (m, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 1.77 (s, 3H). MS(ESI+): 373.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt 3.84 min.

Intermediate S.111-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide to afford 0.35 g (75%)of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.01 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.51 (t, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 7.21 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.02-7.00 (m, 1H),6.88-6.86 (m, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 371.0. HPLC(max plot) 93.5%; Rt 3.62 min.

Intermediate S.121-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide to afford 0.83 g (99%)of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.54 (brs, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.4 Hz, 2H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 2H),7.44 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.83 (m, 2H), 4.95(s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 371.0. HPLC (max plot) 92.3%; Rt 3.57min.

Intermediate S.131-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide is obtained ethyl1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.22 g (95%) of the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.68 (brs, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=4.7 Hz,J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.23-8.19 (m, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H),7.89 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 3H), 6.89 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.95(s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 342.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 2.79 min.

Intermediate S.141-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.88 g (95%) of the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.34 (brs, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.92 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.72 (t, J=11.0 Hz, 1H), 2.04-1.82 (m, 8H), 1.70-1.67(m, 1H), 1.56-1.49 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 347.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt3.89 min.

Intermediate S.156-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.3 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 4.20 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 357.0. HPLC (maxplot) 99.2%; Rt 2.89 min.

Intermediate S.161-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid is obtained from ethyl1-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate toafford 0.088 g (72%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz,) δ 13.1 (brs, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (dd,J=8.7 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 4.22 (s,2H). MS (ESI+): 292.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.8%; Rt 3.55 min.

Intermediate S.176-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.24 g (77%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.3 (brs, 1H), 7.93-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.56 (m, 1H),4.96 (s, 2H), 4.24 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 297.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.3%; Rt2.46 min.

Intermediate S.186-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.29 g (78%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+):359.0.

Intermediate S.198-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.11-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 4.27 (s, 2H),3.72 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 297.0.

Intermediate S.208-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.12-8.08 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.11 (m,2H), 6.43-6.40 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 359.0.

Intermediate S.216-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.6 (brs, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 3H), 7.46 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.13 (m, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 5.08 (s, 2H), 4.37 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 3H).MS (ESI+): 420.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 3.96 min.

Intermediate S.228-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid is obtained from ethyl8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate toafford 0.7 g (71%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.3 (brs, 1H), 8.01-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 3H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.52 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.42 (s, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 354.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.2%; Rt4.33 min.

Intermediate S.231-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.4 g (85%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.48 (m, 6H), 6.65 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 1.85 (s, 3H).MS (ESI+): 355.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.9%; Rt 3.74 min.

Intermediate S.241-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.3 g (71%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.6 (s, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.95 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.58 (m, 4H), 6.66-6.64 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.95 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):420.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 3.70 min.

Intermediate S.251-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.74 (m, 2H),7.67-7.50 (m, 4H), 6.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H). MS(ESI+): 359.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 3.48 min.

Intermediate S.261-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.56 (m, 6H), 6.68 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.95 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 375.0. HPLC (max plot)97.6%; Rt 3.65 min.

Intermediate S.271-[2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,142-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-[2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.35 g (74%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.29 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.02-7.92 (m,3H), 7.65-7.54 (m, 3H), 6.60 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 3.42 (s,3H). MS (ESI+): 419.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.6%; Rt 3.09 min.

Intermediate S.281-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.15 g (97%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.5 (brs, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, J=4.2 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.04 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.89 (m, 2H), 4.94 (s, 2H),4.35-4.34 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 399.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.4%; Rt 3.35 min.

Intermediate S.291-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.090 g (79%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.53 (m, 3H),6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 412.0.HPLC (max plot) 95.9%; Rt 3.24 min.

Intermediate S.301-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.29 g (88%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.85 (m,2H), 7.67-7.50 (m, 4H), 6.91-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+):420.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 3.95 min.

Intermediate S.311-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.28 g (97%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (m,2H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s,2H). MS (ESI+): 375.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 5.87 min.

Intermediate S.321-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.67-7.62 (m,2H), 7.52-7.49 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+):420.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.4%; Rt 4.03 min.

Intermediate S.331-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.6 (brs, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 4H), 7.50-7.45 (m,2H), 6.85-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.96 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 359.0. HPLC (max plot)99.0%; Rt 3.57 min.

Intermediate S.341-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.63 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.56 (m, 6H), 6.92-6.89 (m, 1H),4.96 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 343.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.5%, Rt 3.93 min.

Intermediate S.351-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.45 g (88%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.5 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.56(m, 2H), 7.50-7.42 (m, 4H), 6.83 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H),3.07-3.00 (m, 1H), 1.27 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H). MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (maxplot) 95.2%; Rt 4.56 min.

Intermediate S.361-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR ((DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ13.65 (brs, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.77 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.56 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.86 (m, 1H), 4.95 (s 2H), 2.43(s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 356.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.4%; Rt 3.22 min.

Intermediate S.371-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure S,1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from ethyl1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide to afford 0.35 g (75%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 13.3 (brs, 1H), 8.04 (q, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.89(m, 2H), 7.74 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 5.07-5.02 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H),4.00-3.96 (m, 2H), 4.00-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 1H), 2.21-2.18 (m,1H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 349.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.6%; Rt 2.69min.

Compounds described below are obtained following procedure S.

Intermediate S.38: 3-(3-Thienylthio)propanic acid

5.4 g (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 12.35(s, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.08 (m, 1H),3.06-3.03 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.52-2.49 (m, 2H). Intermediate S.39:1-Phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5-oxide

30 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 13.25 (br s, 1H),7.63-7.56 (m, 4H), 7.49-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.01 (m,1H), 6.86-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.53 (s, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 89.4%; Rt 3.10min. Intermediate S.40:1-[3-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

4.4 g (85%) of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: δ 13.30 (1H, bs), 8.020-8.001 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.648-7.610 (m, 1H), 7.578-7.519 (m, 2H), 7.499-7.4217 (m, 2H),7.384-7.327 (m, 2H), 7.309-7.279 (m, 2H), 7.223-7.219 (t, J = 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.039-7.019 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.852-6.832 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),5.178 (s, 2H), 4.963 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 447.0. HPLC (max plot): 96%; Rt4.56 min. Intermediate S.41:1-(2-Isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

550 mg (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 8.00(dd, J = 1.1, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.44 (m, 6H), 6.62 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 1H),4.99 (s, 2H), 2.32-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.06 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.82 (t, J =6.8 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 383.0. HPLC (max plot): 98.9%; Rt 4.27 min.Intermediate S.42:1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

150 mg (81%) of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 13.50 (bs, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J = 1.0, 7.7 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.80 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.91 (m. 2H), 3.57 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+):371.0. HPLC (max plot): 98.1%; Rt 3.50 min. Intermediate S.43:1-(1-Methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

32 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.29 (m, 1H),8.01-8.00 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.51 (m, 1H),7.35-7.33 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.54-6.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s,2H), 3.48 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 372.0. Intermediate S.44:1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

80 mg (82%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.64(bs, 1H), 8.03-8.01 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69- 7.51 (m, 5H),7.36-7.34 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.89-6.87 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s,2H). MS (ESI+): 359.0. Intermediate S.45:1-(3-Cyanophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

365 mg (83%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ = 13.3(s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (m, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.86(m, 1H), 7.83-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.65 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (t,J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 6.88-6.86 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+):366.0. Intermediate S.46:1-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (85%) of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 416.8. HPLC (max plot)95.78%; Rt 3.00 min. Intermediate S.47:1-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

150 mg (80%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.70(bs, 1H), 8.19-8.17 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.59(m, 4H), 6.93-6.91 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H). MS(ESI-): 416.8. HPLC (max plot) 96.98%; Rt 2.97 min. Intermediate S.48:1-{3-[(Dimethylamino)sulfonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

65 mg of the title compound. MD (ESI+): 448.0. Intermediate S.49:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1pyridin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg, 77% yield of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ =13.66 (bs, 1H), 8.84-8.83 (d, J = 5.12 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (m, 2H),7.69-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.60-7.58 (m, 2H), 5.10 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 342.0.Intermediate S.50:1-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

170 mg (83%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.62(bs, 1H), 8.40-8.39 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (dd, J₁ = 2.7,8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.05 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.94(m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 3H). MS (ESI−): 370.0. HPLC (max plot)90.31%; Rt 3.26 min. Intermediate S.51:1-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid

140 mg (75%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 385.0. Intermediate S.52:1-(3-carboxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

MS (ESI+): 385.0. HPLC (max plot) 51.4%; Rt 2.58 min. Intermediate S.53:1-[3-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

MS (ESI+) 384.0. HPLC (max plot): 41.6%; Rt 2.98 min. Intermediate S.54:1-{3-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound as a white solid. Intermediate S.55:1-[3-(Piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

240 mg (85%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 452.0. Intermediate S.56:1-(3-{[(2-Methoxyethyl)amino]carbonyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

60 mg (91%) of the title compound as a white solid. MS (ESI+): 442.0.Intermediate S.57: 1-{3-[(4-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

80 mg (77%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 482.0. Intermediate S.58:1-{3-[(4-Hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

75 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 468.0. Intermediate S.59:1-{3-[(3-Hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

60 mg (80%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 468.0. Intermediate S.60:1-(3-{[3-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 482.0. Intermediate S.61:1-{3-[(1,1-Dioxidothiomorpholin-4-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

95 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 502.0. Intermediate S.62:1-{3-[(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylamino)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

90 mg (88%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 468. Intermediate S.63:1-{3-[(Pyridin-3-ylamino)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

70 mg (82%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 461.0. Intermediate S.64:1-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

120 mg (75%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 453.0. Intermediate S.65:1-{3-[(3-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

60 mg (70%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 482.0. Intermediate S.66:1-(1H-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

300 mg (77%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.40(s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.59 (m,1H), 7.54-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.15 (m , 1H), 6.81-6.79 (d, J = 7.9 Hz,1H), 4.98 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 381.2. Intermediate S.67:1-(2-Benzyl-indazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

300 mg (77%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 471.2. Intermediate S.68:1-{3-[(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)amino]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

60 mg (79%) of the title compound. Intermediate S.69:1-[3-(5-Methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

20 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 423.0. Intermediate S.70:1-[3-(5-Methyl-1,3,4-thiadazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

100 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 371.0. Intermediate S.71:1-[3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

25 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 423.0. Intermediate S.72:1-(3-{3-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

100 mg (70%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 466.0. Intermediate S.73:1-{3-[3-(Methoxymethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

220 mg (78%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 453.0. Intermediate S.74:1-[4-(1-Methyl-1-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxidehydrochloride

81 mg (89%) of the title compound as a brown solid. MS (ESI+): 466.32.HPLC (max plot) 91.0%; Rt 2.08 min. Intermediate S.75:1-[4-(1,1-Dimethyl-2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

483 mg (79%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 13.62 (bs, 1H), 9.98 (s, 1H), 8.09-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.70(m, 2H), 7.70-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.44 (m, 3H), 6.92-6.76 (m, 1H), 4.98(s, 2H), 4.04-4.75 (m, 4H), 4.75-4.59 (s, 2H), 3.25-3.06 (m, 2H),3.06-2.78 (m, 2H), 1.54 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 482.3. HPLC (max plot)96.2%; Rt 2.26 min. Intermediate S.76:1-{4-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1,1-dimethyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

679 mg (95%) of the title compound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 13.20 (bs, 1H), 8.10-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.86- 7.71 (m, 2H),7.71-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.47 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.75 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H),2.67-2.54 (m, 6H), 2.54-2.46 (m, 2H), 1.15 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 440.3.HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 2.24 min. Intermediate S.77:1-{4-[1-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

82 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 13.51 (bs,1H), 10.05 (bs, 1H), 8.08-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.43 (m, 6H), 7.07-7.94 (m,1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.52 (m,2H), 3.19-2.94 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.02 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 482.3. HPLC (maxplot) 97.6%; Rt 2.34 min. Intermediate S.78:1-[4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

5.29 g (100%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 13.57 (br s,1H), 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.47 (m, 6H), 6.876.84 (m, 1H), 5.45 (br t,2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.65 (br d, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 96.2%; Rt 2.26 min.MS (ESI+): 371.0. Intermediate S.79:1-(4-{[(Methylsulfonyl)amino]methyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

70 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 13.5 (s, 1H),8.03-8.01 (d, 1H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.08-7.05 (m,1H), 6.87-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 2.59-2.58 (m, 3H).MS (ESI+): 448. HPLC (max plot) 83.6%; Rt 3.04 min. Intermediate S.80:1-[6-(Hydroxymethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

550 mg (94%) of the title compound MS (ESI+): 372.0 Intermediate S.81:6-Fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

141 mg (100%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 458.3. IntermediateS.82: 6-Bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid

1.5 g (80%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.53-7.44 (m, 4H), 7.36-7.33 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 1H), 6.69- 6.67 (m,1H), 4.30 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): (M + 2): 389.0. Intermediate S.83:7-Fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

HPLC (max plot) 73.4%; Rt 2.62 min. MS (ESI+): 458.3. Intermediate S.84:7-Methoxy-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

17 mg of the title compound as a yellow oil. HPLC (max plot) 75.7%; Rt3.30 min. MS (ESI+): 470.29. Intermediate S.85:8-Fluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

300 mg (quant) of the title compound as a yellow solid. MS (ESI+):458.2. Intermediate S.86:8-Bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid

0.730 g (98%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 mHz, DMSO- d6): δ 13.30(brs, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.38- 7.36 (m, 1H),6.69-6.68 (d, 1H), 4.25 (s, 2H) MS (ESI+): 480.3. HPLC (max plot)93.18%; Rt 4.94 min. Intermediate S.87:1-[1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

350 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 432.0. Intermediate S.88:1-[1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

2.48 g (95%) of the title compound as a yellow solid. MS (ESI−): 445.7.Intermediate S.89:1-Cyclopentyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

320 mg (77%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6): δ 13.3(s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.91- 7.90 (m, 1H),7.74-7.71 (m, 1H), 5.32-5.29 (t, J = 6.3 Hz,1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 2.26-2.20(m, 2H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.68 (m, 2H). MS(ESI+): 349. HPLC (max plot): 98.12%; Rt 3.65 min. Intermediate S.90:1-(4-Methylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

350 mg (97%) of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 359.0. Intermediate S.91:1-(4-tert-Butoxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

100 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 401.0. Intermediate S.92:1-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

143 mg (85%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.49(bs, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.72(m, 1H), 5.04 (m, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 2.31-2.18 (m, 8H). MS (ESI+):383.2. HPLC (max plot) 92.83%; Rt 3.80 min. Intermediate S.93:1-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

123 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.06-8.01 (m,1H), 7.92-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.76- 7.68 (m, 1H), 4.85 (m,3H), 2.00-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.30 (s,3H), 1.28 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 375.2. HPLC (max plot) 88.06%; Rt 4.62min. Intermediate S.94:1-(3-Carboxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

90 mg of the title compound. The crude material is used as such for nextstep. Intermediate S.95: 1-[3-(Piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

38 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 458.2 Intermediate S.96:1-[4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

250 mg (77%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 378.0. Intermediate S.97:1-(4-Hydroxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

afford 60 mg, 72% yield of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 362.8.Intermediate S.98:1-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

210 mg (91%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 349.2. Intermediate S.99:1-Cycloheptyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

150 mg, 77% yield of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ =13.31 (brs, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J =7.72 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.97-4.90 (m, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H),2.09-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.63- 1.58 (m, 6H). HPLC (maxplot): 96.59%; Rt 4.28 min. Intermediate S.100:1-[1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)azepan-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

300 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 460.0. Intermediate S.101:7-Bromo-1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

3.9 g (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ =8.17-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.77 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H),4.71-4.66 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.82 (m, 6H), 1.70-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.54- 1.47 (m,2H), 1.44 (m, 1H). MS (ESI−): 424.8. HPLC (max plot) 90.90%; Rt 4.60min. Intermediate S.102:1-Phenyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

170 mg (91%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.70(bs, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.05-8.03 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.62 (m,3H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.01 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H). MS(ESI−): 406.8. HPLC (max plot) 98.57%; Rt 4.48 min. Intermediate S.103:1-Methyl-8-bromo-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

15 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 13.3 (brs,1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.30 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+):357.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.44%; Rt 3.08 min. Intermediate S.104:8-Methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole- 3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

440 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.5 (bs,1H), 7.94-7.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.54 (m,2H), 7.17-7.14 (dd, J = 2.5, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.22-6.21 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),4.90 (s, 2H), 3.53 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 371.0. HPLC (max plot) 85.84%; Rt3.61 min. Intermediate S.105:1-Phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

170 mg (92%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.65(bs, 1H), 8.72-8.70 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.55-7.54 (d, J = 6.3Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.16 (d, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 342.0.HPLC (max plot) 97.09%; Rt 2.63 min. Intermediate S.106:1-Cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

100 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 13.39 (bs,1H), 8.79-8.78 (d, J = 4.5 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.29 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H),7.93-7.92 (d, J = 4.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.68 (m, 1H),2.04-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.70-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.52-1.49 (m,2H), 1.3-1.20 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 348.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.30%; Rt 3.12min. Intermediate S.107: 1-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

90 mg (80%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 441.0. Intermediate S.108:1-Phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

50 mg (77%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 13.66(bs, 1H), 8.84-8.83 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.66(m, 3H), 7.60-7.58 (m, 2H), 5.10 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 342.0. IntermediateS.109: 1-Phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

220 mg (82%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 13.57(bs, 1H), 8.01-8.00 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 5H), 6.34-6.32(d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 347.0. HPLC (max plot)97.07%; Rt 3.43 min. Intermediate S.110:1-(1-Methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide

25 mg (89%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 378.0. Intermediate S.111:1-Cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

185 mg (99%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 353.0. IntermediateS.112:1-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

71 mg (85%) of the title compound as a pale yellow powder. HPLC (maxplot) 98.2%; Rt 2.23 min. MS (ESI+): 354.7. Intermediate S.113:1-Phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[2′,3′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

150 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 345.0. Intermediate S.114:1-Cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[2′,3′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI−): 351.0. Intermediate S.115:7-(Acetylamino)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

77 mg (quant) of the title compound as a pale yellow powder. HPLC (maxplot) 98.2%; Rt 2.38 min. MS (ESI+): 413.1. Intermediate S.116:1-Phenyl-1, 4-dihydroimidazo [2, 1-b] pyrazolo [3, 4-d][1,3]thiazine-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

25 mg (77%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 13.79(bs, 1H), 7.70-7.63 (m, 5H), 7.28 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.71 (d, J = 1.2Hz, 1H), 5.12 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 331.0, HPLC (max plot) 97.02%; Rt 2.61min. Intermediate S.117: 1-Phenyl-4H-imidazo [5, 1-c] [1, 4]benzothiazine-3-carboxylic acid

30 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 309.2.

Intermediate S.1186-(Aminocarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

To a solution of Ethyl6-cyano-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (100 mg, 0.254 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL) is added an aq.solution of NaOH (10%, 1 mL) and 30% hydrogen peroxide (2 mL) at 100° C.and the heating is continued for another 2 h. The reaction mixture isevaporated under vacuum, acidified with HCl (1.5 N) and extracted withEtOAc. The organic layer is separated, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound. MS(ESI+): 384.0.

Procedure T Intermediate T.11-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

To 1-methyl-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid (0.088 g, 0.30 mmol) in THF is added triethylamine (0.13 mL, 0.9mmol, 3 Eq) followed by 50% T3P (propane phosphonic acid anhydride) inEtOAc (0.50 mL, 0.81 mmol, 2.7 Eq). The reaction mixture is cooled to 0°C. and then morpholine (0.38 mL, 0.60 mmol, 2Eq) is added and thereaction is stirred overnight at rt. Then the solvent is removed undervacuo and the residue is diluted with EtOAc. The organic layer is washedwith 10% NaHCO₃ followed by brine. The organic layer is dried overMgS)₄and concentrated in vacuo to afford 0.084 g (77%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.55 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.20(s, 3H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 3.95 (brs, 2H), 3.63 (brs, 6H). MS (ESI+): 359.0.HPLC (max plot) 96.9%; Rt 3.78 min.

Intermediate T.23-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure G,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazoleis obtained from8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid and morpholine to afford 0.628 g (79%) of the title compound. MS(ESI+): 423.0.

Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure T.

Intermediate T.3:1-[3-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

9.2 g (88%) of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.17-8.14 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.95 (d, J =1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.6307.601 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.53- 7.51 (m, 2H),7.49-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.02 (t, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.87-6.85 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 4.89 (s,2H), 3.95-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.59 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+):516.0. Intermediate T.4: Ethyl1-{3-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

60 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 495.0. Intermediate T.5: Ethyl1-[3-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

310 mg (76%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 480.0. Intermediate T.6:Ethyl 1-(3-{[(2-methoxyethyl)amino]carbonyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 470.0 Intermediate T.7: Ethyl1-{3-[(4-methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

110 mg (74%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 510.0. Intermediate T.8:Ethyl 1-{3-[(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

115 mg (95%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 496.0. Intermediate T.9:Ethyl 1-{3-[(3-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 496.0. Intermediate T.10: Ethyl1-(3-{[3-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 510.0. Intermediate T.11: Ethyl1-{3-[(1,1-dioxidothiomorpholin-4-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

150 mg (94%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 530.0. Intermediate T.12:Ethyl 1-{3-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylamino)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

108 mg (90%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 496. Intermediate T.13:Ethyl 1-{3-[(pyridin-3-ylamino)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

90 mg (76%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 489.0. Intermediate T.14:Ethyl 1-[4-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

170 mg (97%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 482.0. Intermediate T.15:Ethyl 1-{3-[(3-methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

90 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 510.0. Intermediate T.16:{5-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyridin-2-yl}methanol

230 mg of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 442.0Intermediates described below are obtained following procedure AA,described below.

Intermediate U.1: 6-Bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

1.2 g yield of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.55-7.50 (m, 4H), 7.45-7.43 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.98(m, 1H), 6.70-6.68 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H),3.64-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 456.0. Intermediate U.2:8-Bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

0.450 g of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 mHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 7.61-7.59(m, 3H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.36 (m, 1H), 6.70- 6.70 (m, 1H), 4.13(s, 2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 3.64-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 488.0. HPLC (maxplot) 97.88%; Rt 5.20 min Intermediate U.3: tert-Butyl3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5- dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

150 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 5.58(m, 1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.78 (m, 8H), 3.64 (m, 2H),2.32-2.31 (m, 1H), 1.41-1.37 (m, 9H). MS (ESI + 18): 520.0. HPLC (maxplot) 97.37%; Rt 4.18 min. Intermediate U.4: Ethyl1-[3-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate 5,5-dioxide

100 mg (86%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 486.2. Intermediate U.5:{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexyl}methanol

150 mg of the title compound as an off white semi solid. MS (ESI+):446.0. Intermediate U.6: tert-Butyl 4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azepane-1-carboxylate

140 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.85 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.72 (m, 1H), 4.85 (m,1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 3.89 (bs, 2H), 3.64 (m, 8H), 3.41 (m, 2H), 2.21 (bs,2H), 2.04 (bs, 2H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H). MS (ESI − BOC): 431.3.HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 4.53 min. Intermediate U.7:8-Bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-methyl-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

60 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ = 8.18 (s, 1H),7.94 (m, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.28 (s, 3H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H). MS(ESI+): 426.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.85%; Rt 3.37 minIntermediates described below are synthesised following procedure AC,described below,

Intermediate V.1: tert-Butyl 3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azetidine-1-carboxylate

2.87 g of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ8.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 5.80-5.74 (m,1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.51-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.27 (m, 2H), 3.92-3.91 (m,2H), 3.68-3.64 (m, 6H), 1.42 (s, 9H). HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 3.60min. MS (ESI−): 486.8. Intermediate V.2: tert-Butyl3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

13.09 g (92%) of the title compound as an off white solid. MS (ESI+):515.5. HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 4.39 min Intermediate V.3: tert-Butyl3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothio-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

2.8 g of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.96-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 7 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (t, J = 7 Hz, 1H),5.55-5.45 (m, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.05-3.40 (m, 12H), 2.50- 2.40 (m, 2H),1.45-1.40 (m, 9H). HPLC (max plot) 91.0%; Rt 4.10 min. MS (ESI+): 519.3.Intermediate V.4: tert-Butyl 3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

3 g (87%) of the title compound as a beige solid. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%;Rt 4.21 min. MS (ESI−): 533.34. Intermediate V.5: tert-Butyl3-[6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

2.38 g of the title compound as a beige solid. HPLC (max plot) 93.7%; Rt4.77 min.. MS (ESI−): 545.6 Intermediate V.6: tert-Butyl3-[6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothio-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxamide

5.5 g (85%) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 91.7%; Rt 4.01 min.Intermediate V.7: tert-Butyl3-[6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothio-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

MS (ESI−): 588.4. Intermediate V.8: tert-Butyl3-[7-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothio-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

MS (ESI−): 533.5 Intermediate V.9: tert-Butyl3-[7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

5.56 mg (92%) of the title compound as a light yellow powder. MS (ESI−):547.7. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 4.59 min. Intermediate V.10:tert-Butyl 3-[7-trifluoromethoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

700 mg (82%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO) δ8.22-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.97 (brs, 1H), 7.95-7.81 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.89-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.80-3.56 (m,5H), 3.29-3.12 (m, 1H), 3.04-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.76(m, 1H), 1.76-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.20 (m, 10H). HPLC (max plot) 96.3%;Rt 4.74 min. MS (ESI−): 599.3 Intermediate V.11: tert-Butyl3-[8-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

1.22 g of the title compound as an oil. MS (ESI + H₂O): 546.3.Intermediate V.12:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4] benzothiazine

22 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 7.64-7.62 (d,J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.24 (t, J = 7.7Hz, 1H), 7.08 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.84 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.30(s, 2H), 4.16 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 378.2.

Procedure W Intermediate W.1443-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzylmethanesulfonate

To a solution of{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanol(300 mg; 0.68 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCM (15 mL) is added trietylamine (190.28μl; 1.37 mmol; 2 eq.) and methanesulfonyl chloride (105.67 μl; 1.37mmol; 2 eq.) at 0° C. under nitrogen. The reaction mixture is stirred atrt for 1 h. The reaction is stopped by addition of water and the productis extracted with DCM. The organic layers are dried over MgSO4 and thesolvent evaporated to afford 400 mg (quant) of the title compound as abeige oil. It is used in the next steps without further purification. MS(ESI+): 518.0.

Intermediate W.23-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzylmethanesulfonate

Following the protocol outlined in procedure W (New: mesylateformation),3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzylmethanesulfonate is obtained from{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanolto afford 1.85 g (quant) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 62.6%;Rt 3.69 min. HPLC (max plot) 78.4%; Rt 3.66 min. MS (ESI+): 517.9.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AM, described below.

Intermediate X.3: 1-Azetidin-3-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide (hydrochloride)

1.16 g of the title compound as a white powder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 9.35(s, 1H), 8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.74 (m, 2H),5.95-5.85 (quint, J = 7.25 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.61-4.45 (m, 4H),3.96-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.69 (s, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.57 min. MS(ESI+): 388.8. Intermediate X.4:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide (hyrochloride)

3.06 g (91%) of the title compound as a white powder. HPLC (max plot)73.6%; Rt 1.66 min. MS (ESI+): 403.2. Intermediate X.5:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide (hydrochloride)

610 mg (99%) of the title compound as a white powder. HPLC (max plot)70.9%; Rt 1.71 min. MS (ESI+): 417.15. Intermediate X.6:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

10.4 g (92%) of the title compound as a colourless foam. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.10-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.70(m, 1H), 4.88-4.55 (m, 3H), 3.99-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.66 (bs, 6H), 3.18 (d, J= 10.7, 1H), 3.00-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.66- 2.35 (m, 2H), 2.27-1.99 (m, 2H),1.84-1.48 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 417.3. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.21 minIntermediate X.7:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3 g (74%) of the title compound as a brown oil. It is used in the nextstep without further purification. MS (ESI+): 420.8 Intermediate X.8:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio-chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide (hydrochloride)

2.1 g (79%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 434.8. Intermediate X.9:6-Chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

4.2 g (quant) of the title compound as a beige foam. HPLC (max plot)93.8%; Rt 1.88 min. MS (ESI+): 450.9. Intermediate X.10:6-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

900 mg (quant) of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 93.8%; Rt 2.49min. MS (ESI+): 431.5. Intermediate X.11: Enantiomer B of1-[(1,3′-bipiperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of tert-butyl (3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]-1,3′-bipiperidine-1′-carboxylate to give 85 mg of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): 8.79 (bs, 1H), 8.40 (bs, 1H), 8.09-8.06 (d, J =9 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.79- 7.74 (t, J = 9 Hz, 1H), 4.86-4.74(m, 3H), 3.86-2.73 (m, 18H), 2.20-1.58 (m, 8H). MS (ESI+): 500.2. HPLC(max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.57 min

Procedure Y Intermediate Y.1 4-Hydrazinopiperidine (hydrochloride)

To tert-butyl 4[2-(tert-butoxycarbonl)hydrazine]piperidine-1-carboxylate(15 g; 47.56 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCM (100 ml) is added a solution ofhydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (30 ml; 4 M; 120 mmol; 2.52 eq.). Thereaction mixture is stirred 2h at rt then concentrated under reducedpressure. The solid obtained is dried under vacuum to afford 9.1 g(100%) of the title compound as a white powder. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) δ9.26-9.06 (m, 2H), 7.95 (bs, 5H), 3.39-3.05 (m, 3H), 3.02-2.69 (m, 2H),2.21-1.95 (m, 2H ), 1.84-1.61 (m, 2H ).

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure Y

Intermediate Y.2: 3-Hydrazinoazetidine bis hydrochloride

18.5 g (83%) of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6 400 MHz): δ 9.48 (bs, 2H), 9.41 (bs, 2H), 9.23 (bs, 2H),4.09-4.04 (m, 1H), 4.02-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.85 (m, 2H). HPLC (maxplot): 99.61%; Rt 1.27 min. Intermediate Y.3: 3-Hydrazinopiperidinebis-hydrochloride

500 mg (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): 9.64-9.03(m, 2H), 5.56 (m, 3H), 3.56-2.84 (m, 4H), 1.95- 1.40 (m, 4H)Intermediate Y.4: 3-Hydrazinopyrrolidine bis-hydrochloride

500 mg (96%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 9.32(bs, 3H), 3.81 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.14 (m, 5H), 2.03-2.01 (m, 2H).Intermediate Y.5: 4-Hydrazinoazepane bis-hydrochloride

600 mg (97%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 9.32(bs, 3H), 3.81 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.14 (m, 5H), 2.03-2.01 (m, 2H).Intermediate Y.6: Ethyl1-(3-aminophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3- carboxylate5,5-dioxide hydrochloride

100 mg (99%) of the title compound. MS (ESI − HCl) 384.2. IntermediateY.7: Enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from Enantiomer A of tert-butyl 3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to give 760 mg (100%) of the title compoundas a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 9.62 (s, 4H), 8.14-8.02(m, 2H), 8.00-7.85 (m, 4H), 7.83-7.70 (m, 2H), 5.78 (dd, J = 6.8, 3.5,2H), 4.80 (s, 4H), 3.97-3.74 (m, 6H), 3.68 (d, J = 9.5, 13H), 3.53-3.38(m, 4H), 2.57 (dd, J = 13.9, 7.2, 2H), 2.41 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot)73.7%; Rt 1.82 min. Intermediate Y.8: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from Enantiomer B of tert-butyl 3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to give 500 mg (85%) of the title compoundas a pink powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 9.56 (s, 4H), 8.12-8.02(m, 2H), 7.93 (qd, J = 8.0, 4.0, 4H), 7.84- 7.69 (m, 2H), 5.87-5.67 (m,2H), 4.79 (s, 4H), 3.95-3.74 (m, 6H), 3.74-3.59 (m, 13H), 3.53-3.41 (m,4H), 2.68-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.41 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 50.3%; Rt 1.68min. Intermediate Y.9: Enantiomer A of1-azepan-4-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from Enantiomer A of tert-butyl 4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azepane-1-carboxylate to give 245 mg (92%) of the title compound as awhite solid. MS (ESI+): 431.3. HPLC (max plot) 77.5%; Rt 2.23 minIntermediate Y.10: Enantiomer B of1-azepan-4-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from Enantiomer B of tert-butyl 4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azepane-1-carboxylate to give 498 mg (94%) of the title compound as awhite solid. MS (ESI+): 431.3. HPLC (max plot) 96.3%; Rt 2.22 minIntermediate Y.11: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide hydrochloride

Obtained from Enantiomer A of tert-butyl 3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to give 850 mg (100%) of the titlecompound. MS (ESI+): 421.23. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.16 min.Intermediate Y.12: Enantiomer B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide hydrochloride

Obtained from Enantiomer B of tert-butyl 3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate to give 750 mg (84%) of the title compound.HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 2.16 min. Intermediate Y.13:6-Methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

1700 mg of the title compound as a white solid. MS (ESI−): 455.5.Intermediate Y.14:7-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3.10 mg (82%) of the title compound as an oil.. MS (ESI+): 435.3. HPLC(max plot) 98.8%; Rt 2.40 min Intermediate Y.15:7-Methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3.88 mg (79%) of the title compound as a beige foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ. MS (ESI+): 447.27. HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 2.44 minIntermediate Y.16:7-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide (example 481)

1g (quant) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J = 8.94 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.90 (m, 2H), 4.89 (brs, 2H),4.79-4.61 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.78- 3.55 (m, 6H), 3.25-3.12 (m,1H), 3.01-2.62 (m, 3H), 2.30-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.49 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+):501.1. HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 2.70 min Intermediate Y.17: EnantiomerB of 6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from Enantiomer B of tert-butyl 3-[6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate to give 208 mg (97%) of the titlecompound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ. MS (ESI+):451.3. no.

Procedure Z Intermediate Z.11-[1-(2-Chloroethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

A suspension of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride (100 mg; 0.23 mmol; 1 eq.), chloroacetaldehyde(31.13 mg; 0.24 mmol; 1.1 eq.) in DCE (4.2 ml) is added sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (229.27 mg; 1.08 mmol; 1.4 eq) and the reactionmixture is stirred at 65° C. overnight. The reaction mixture is dilutedwith DCM and the organic phase is washed with a saturated aqueoussolution of NaHCO3 then dried on MgSO4 and concentrated. The residue ispurified by flash chromatography eluting from 100% to 30% AcOEt and MeOHto afford after concentration of the desired fractions of the titlecompound as a brown oil. HPLC (max plot) 89.6%; Rt 2.33 min.

Intermediates described below are obtained following protocol outlinedin procedure Z

Intermediate Z.2:1-[1-(2-Chloroethyl)azetidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

240 mg of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.76- 7.71 (m, 1H), 5.60-5.51 (q,1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 3.97-3.92 (m, 4H), 3.68-3.57 (m, 10H), 2.88-2.84 (m,2H). HPLC (max plot) 96.7%; Rt 1.83 min. MS (ESI+): 450.8. IntermediateZ.3:1-[1-(2-Chloroethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

500 mg of the title compound as a beige foam. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt2.25 min. (ESI+): 464.7. Intermediate Z.4:1-[1-(2-Chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

911 mg (86%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.06 (dd, J =7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.73 (m,1H), 4.79-4.73 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 3H), 3.74-3.62 (m, 9H), 3.26-3.23(m, 1H), 2.78-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.12 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.89 (m, 1H),1.79-1.66 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 89.0%; Rt 1.82 min. (ESI+): 478.7.Intermediate Z.5: Enantiomer A of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 274 mg of the title compound. HPLC (max plot) 96.5%; Rt 1.77 min.Intermediate Z.6: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 1.78 g (77%) of the title compound as a white foam. HPLC (max plot)73.8%; Rt 1.88 min. MS (ESI+): 479.2. Intermediate Z.7:1-[1-(2-Chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

680 mg (82%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 496.8. (max plot) 69.6%;Rt 1.81 min. Intermediate Z.8: Enantiomer A of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 800 mg (quant) of the title compound as a whitefoam. MS (ESI+): 497.3. Intermediate Z.9: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 720 mg (quant) of the title compound. MS (ESI+):497.3 Intermediate Z.10: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 800 mg (88%) of the title compound as a white solid.Intermediate Z.11:6-Chloro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

200 mg (95%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 512.8. Intermediate Z.12:Enantiomer B of 6-chloro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-[6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate to give 78 mg (75%) of the title compound asa white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.92-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.69(m, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.74- 4.54 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.55(m, 8H), 3.24- 3.13 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.45 (m, 1H), 2.23-2.02 (m, 2H), 2.02-2.1.83 (m, 1H), 1.83- 1.57 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 513.37. HPLC (max plot) 95.9%; Rt 7.88 min IntermediateZ.13: Enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 780 mg (97%) of the title compound as a colourlessfoam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ. HPLC (max plot) 94.5%; Rt 2.06 minIntermediate Z.14: Enantiomer B1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pryazole5,5-dioxide to give 25 mg (72%) of the title compound as an oil. δ. MS(ESI+): 497.21. Intermediate Z.15: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 600 mg (70%) of the title compound as a white foam.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.78 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.44 (m,2H), 4.78-4.64 (m, 4H), 3.96-3.88 (m, 4H), 3.75-3.60 (m, 7H), 3.22 (d, J= 10.0 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (d, J = 10.6 Hz, 1H), 2.75 (td, J = 6.7, 2.4 Hz,2H), 2.56-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.62(m, 2H).. MS (ESI+): 509.4. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.27 minIntermediate Z.16: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 390 mg (quant %)of the title compound as the white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ8.01-7.94 (m, 3H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.84-4.69 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.86 (m, 2H),3.77-3.59 (m, 8H), 3.29-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.81-2.70 (m,2H), 2.58-2.52 (m, 1H), 2.21-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.63(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 563.2. HPLC (max plot) 91.7%; Rt 2.87 minIntermediate Z.17: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-8-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-8-(methoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 50 mg of the title compound as an oil. MS (ESI+):509.2. Intermediate Z.18: Enantiomer B of tert-butyl(3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]-1,3′-bipiperidine-1′-carboxylate

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 410 mg (94%) of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 604.

Intermediate Z.193-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenol

To a solution1-[3-(benzyloxy)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (8 g, 155 mmol) in MeOH (500 mL) is added 10% Pd/C (0.5 g)and the reaction mixture is hydrogenated at 12 Kg/cm² pressure ofhydrogen at RT for 20 h in Autoclave. The catalyst is filtered throughcelite and filtrate is concentrated to afford 4.9 g (89%) of the titlecompound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 10.08 (s, 1H),8.02-8.00 (dd, J=2.4, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.38 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.99 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.88 (m, 3H), 4.88 (s,2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.61 (m, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 426.0.HPLC (max plot): 96%; Rt 3.25 min.

Intermediate Z.20 Ethyl1-{6-[(acetyloxy)methyl]pyridin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide.

A solution of ethyl1-(1-oxidopyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (637 mg) in acetic anhydride (30 mL) is heated to 130° C.for 2 h under nitrogen. After completion of the reaction, the reactionmass is concentrated under reduced pressure and triturated in water,filtered and dried to afford 700 mg (99%) of the title compound. MS(ESI+): 442.0.

Intermediate Z.213-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]aniline:

1-(3-Bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (0.15 g, 0.308 mmol), copper acetate (6 mg, 0.03 mmol),cesium carbonate (200 mg, 0.616 mmol) and acetyl acetone (13 μL, 0.123mmol) are taken DMF purged with NH₃ gas. The reaction mixture is heatedto 90° C. for 24 h. After this time, reaction mixture is concentratedunder reduced pressure and purified by column chromatography (100%EtOAc) to afford the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.99-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.20 (t,J=7.84 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.75-6.73 (d, J=9.32 Hz, 1H),6.58-6.56 (m, 2H), 5.57 (s, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m,6H), MS (ESI+): 425.0. HPLC (max plot): 94.69%; Rt 2.65 min.

Intermediate Z.22 Ethyl7-(acetylamino)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

To suspension of ethyl7-amino-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (71 mg; 0.18 mmol; 1 eq.) and triethylamine (98.8 μL; 0.71mmol; 4 eq.) in DCM (710 μL) at 0° C. is added acetylchloride (30 μL;0.46 mmol; 2.5 eq.). The suspension is stirred at rt overnight thenheated up to 100° C. for 1 day. Water is added to reacture mixture andthe product is extracted with DCM (×2). The combined organic layers arewashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ then concentrated under vacuumaffording a beige solid residue. The residue is triturated thensonicated in Et₂O and the solid is filtered-off to afford the titlecompound. HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt 3.28 min. MS (ESI+): 441.1.

Intermediate Z.23 4-[(4-Nitro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholine

Following protocol outlined in procedure AD (described below),4-[(4-nitro-1H -pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholine is obtained from4-nitro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid and morpholine to give 3.0g (41%)of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR 14.22(brs,1H),8.92(brs,1H), 3.66(s,4H), 3.52-3.45(m, 2H), MS (ESI+):226.9.

Intermediate Z.244-[(4-Nitro-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholine

A solution of 4-[(4-nitro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholine (1.50 g;6.63 mmol; 1.00 eq.) and copper acetate (1 204.49 mg; 6.63 mmol; 1.00eq.) in DCM (5 mL) is stirred at rt for 18 h after which phenylboronicacid (808.58 mg; 6.63 mmol; 1.00 eq.) and TEA (1.83 mL) are added andthe mixture is stirred at room temperature for 18 h. After this time,reaction mixture is diluted with DCM, ished with sat. aq. NaHCO3 thenbrine, dried over MgSO4, filtered through a short plug of silica andconcentrated in vacuo to give as a pale yellow oil. Purification bycolumn chromatography (DCM to 15% ethyl acetate in DCM) followed bycrystallization from MTBE afford 60 mg of the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO) 9.76 (s, 1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.54 (m, 2H),7.53-7.43 (m, 1H), 3.70 (s, 4H), 3.60-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.32 (m, 2H).MS (ESI+): 303.0.

Intermediate Z.25 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-amine

To a solution of4-[(4-nitro-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholine (376 mg; 1.24mmol; 1.00 eq.) in AcOEt (10 mL) is added Pd/C 10% (-50% H₂O) (13.24 mg;0.12 mmol; 0.10 eq.) and under H₂ Atm. (1 atm.). After 18 h, reactionmixture is filtered over a celite bed, ished with AcOEt to give 310 mg(92%) of the title compound as a purple solid. 1H NMR (DMSO): δ 7.85 (s,1H), 7.77-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.30 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),5.14-4.90 (m, 2H), 4.31-4.14 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.58 (m, 4H), 3.43-3.23 (m,2H). HPLC (max plot) 95.6%; Rt 2.01 min. MS (ESI+): 272.9.

Intermediate Z.262-Bromo-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-amine(260 mg; 0.95 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCM (10 mL) is added pyridine (151 μL;1.91 mmol; 2.00 eq.) and 2-bromobenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (317 mg;1.24 mmol; 1.30 eq.). The reaction is stirred for 48 h at roomtemperature. After this time, DCM is added to the reaction mixture whichis ished with NH₄Cl sat, dried over MgSO₄ and purified by flashchromatography (AcOEt/heptane 4:1) to give 440 mg (94%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO) δ 9.93 (s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H),8.11-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.45 (m,4H), 7.40-7.31 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.49 (m, 6H) HPLC (maxplot) 94.6%; Rt 4.83 min. MS (ESI+): 493.2.

Intermediate Z.272-Bromo-N-(methoxymethyl)-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of2-bromo-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide(200 mg; 0.41 mmol; 1.00 eq.) in THF (30 mL) is added NaH (24 mg; 0.61mmol; 1.50 eq.) in a portionwise manner and the resulting mixture isstirred at room temperature for 15 minutes whereupon Chloromethyl methylether (82 μl; 0.81 mmol; 2.00 eq.) is added dropwise. The reactionmixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 hours then quenched withsat. aq. NaHCO₃. Extraction with ethyl acetate (2×), ishing with brine,drying over magnesium sulfate and concentration in vacuo gives 240 mg(quant) of the title compound as a colourless oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.82(s, 1H), 7.93-7.8 (m, 4H), 7.64-7.46 (m, 4H), 7.39 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),5.32 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 3.46-3.37 (m, 4H),3.15-3.06 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 505.2.

Intermediate Z.282-Bromo-N-methyl-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of2-bromo-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide(30 mg; 0.06 mmol; 1.00 eq.) in THF (6 mL) is added sodium hydride (3mg; 0.07 mmol; 1.20 eq.) and the reaction is stirred for 10 min beforethe addition of iodomethane (4 μL; 0.07 mmol; 1.10 eq.). After 12 h, DCMis added to the reaction mixture, ished with water (×2) and dried theorganic phase over MgSO4 give 30 mg (97%) of the title compound as awhite solid. 1H NMR (DMSO) δ 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.73(m, 2H), 7.62-7.47 (m, 4H), 7.41-7.32 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.51 (m, 6H),3.48-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 89.7%; Rt 3.98 min. MS(ESI+): 507.2.

Intermediate Z.29 Ethyl 5-hydroxy-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution of phenyl hydrazine (10 g, 92.6 mmol) in absolute ethanol(100 mL) is added dry K₂CO₃ (15.3 g, 111 mmol) and followed by slowaddition of diethylacetylene dicarboxylate (10.6 g, 62.03 mmol) and thereaction mixture is heated at 85° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture isthen cooled to rt and 38 mL of 6N HCl is added dropwise. The reactionmixture is diluted with 150 mL water, extracted with ethylacetate. Theorganic layer is washed with water twice, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue is triturated with MTBE and thesolid formed is filtered, washed with MTBE and dried to afford the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 12.12 (bs, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m,2H), 7.51-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 1H), 5.93 (s, 1H), 4.26 (q, J=4.1Hz, 2H), 1.27 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 233.2.

Intermediate Z.30 Ethyl5-bromo-4-formyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate:

To a solution of ethyl 5-hydroxy-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate(6.47 g, 27.52 mmol) in DCE (70 mL) is added phosphorus oxy bromide(13.86 g, 48.16 mmol) and DMF (4 mL, 51.46 mmol). The reaction mixtureis refluxed at 90° C. for 3 h. Phosphorus oxy bromide (34.8 g, 121.38mmol) is added again and the reaction mixture is refluxed at 90° C. for20 h. The reaction mixture is poured over ice and extracted with DCMtwice. The organic layer is dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. Thecrude is purified by column chromatography to afford the title compound.¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 10.30 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 5H), 4.38 (q,J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 325.0, HPLC (max plot)97.37%, Rt 4.42 min.

Intermediate Z.31 Ethyl5-bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxlate

To an ice cooled solution of ethyl5-bromo-4-formyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (3.82 g, 11.86 mmol,1 eq) in a 1:1 mixture of THF: EtOH is added sodium borohydride (0.5 g,13.04 mmol, 1.1 eq) portion wise. The reaction mixture is stirred at RTfor 2 h. The reaction mixture is quenched with sat. NH₄Cl solution andextracted with EtOAc. The organic layer is dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The crude is purified by column chromatography to afford2.91 g (75%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ7.60-7.56 (m, 5H), 4.95 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.60-4.58 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H),4.32 (q, J=7.01 Hz, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 96.75%;Rt 3.69 min

Intermediate Z.32 Ethyl5-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution ofethyl-5-bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (2.91g, 8.98 mmol, 1 eq) in Et₂O cooled at −10° C. is added phosphorustribromide (1.02 mL, 10.77 mmol, 1.2 eq) and the reaction mixture isstirred at Rt for 1 h. The reaction mixture is poured over ice andextracted with MTBE. The organic layer is washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated to afford 2.1 g (60%) of the title compound. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 7.65-7.57 (m, 5H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.35 (q,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 83.30%; Rt 5.33min.

Intermediate Z.33Ethyl-5-bromo-4-[(1H-imidazol-2ylthio)methyl]-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution ofethyl-5-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (2.1 g,5.44 mmol, 1 eq) and 2-mercaptoimidazole (0.6 g, 5.98 mmol, 1.1 eq) inACN (30 mL) is added dry K₂CO₃ (2.25 g, 16.32 mmol, 3 eq) and thereaction mixture is heated at 85° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture isdiluted with DCM and filtered. The filtrate is concentrated and theresidue is partitioned between DCM/water. The organic layer is driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 12.29 (bs, 1H), 7.59-7.53 (m, 5H), 7.16 (d, J=1.4Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.28-4.26 (m, 2H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 1.29(t, J=7.7 Hz, 3H).

Intermediate Z.34 Ethyl1-phenyl-1,4-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,3]thiazine-3-carboxylate

Ethyl-5-bromo-4-[(1H-imidazol-2ylthio)methyl]-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (0.3 g, 0.74 mmol, 1 eq), Cul(14 mg, 0.074 mmol, 0.1 eq), N,N-dimethylglycine (15 mg, 0.147 mmol, 0.2eq), K₂CO₃ (0.2 g, 1.47 mmol, 2 eq) are taken in DMSO (6 mL) heated at180° C. for 0.5 h under microwave irradiation. The reaction mixture isdiluted with DCM and filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate ispartitioned between DCM and water. The organic layer is washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The crude is purified byflash chromatography to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): δ 7.67-7.59 (m, 5H), 6.93 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.34 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 3H). MS(ESI+): 313.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.73%; Rt 2.73 min.

Intermediate Z.35 2H-1, 4-Benzothiazin-3(4H)-one:

Sodium methoxide is prepared by dissolving 920 mg of sodium metal in 40mL of ethanol and 5 g of ortho-aminothiophenol is added to it and thereaction mixture is stirred at RT for 10 min. Then the reaction mixtureis cooled with ice and 4.8 mL of ethylbromoacetate is added dropwise andthe reaction mixture is stirred at RT for 3 h. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and the filtrate is concentrated and triturated with etherand the solid formed is filtered, washed with water, hexane and dried.The solid is then azeotroped with toluene and taken for next step. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 10.55 (bs, 1H), 7.31-7.29 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.17-7.13 (m, 1H), 6.97-6.93 (m, 2H), 3.49 (s, 2H). MS (ESI+): 166.0.

Intermediate Z.36 Ethyl4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4]benzothiazine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of 2H-1,4-benzothiazin-3(4H)-one (0.7 g, 4.24 mmol, 1 eq)in DMF (20 mL) is added potassium tert- butoxide (0.50 g, 4.49 mmol,1.06 eq) and the reaction mixture is stirred at RT for 10 min. Thereaction mixture is cooled with ice and diethyl chloro phosphonate (1.1mL, 7.63 mmol, 1.8 eq) is added and the reaction mixture is stirred atRT for 5 minutes. The reaction mixture is then cooled with ice and asolution of ethyl isocyano acetate (0.65 mL, 5.94 mmol, 1.4 eq) in DMFand potassium tert-butoxide (0.66 g, 5.93 mmol, 1.4 eq) are sequentiallyadded and the reaction mixture is stirred at RT overnight. The reactionmixture is acidified with 10 mL of acetic acid, diluted with water andpoured into ice and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer isdried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The crude is purified by columnchromatography to afford the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.90-7.88 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 1H),7.39-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.30 (m, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 4.27 (q, J=7.7 Hz,2H), 1.29 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 261.2. HPLC (max plot) 95.13%;Rt 3.62 min.

Intermediate Z.37 Ethyl 1-phenyl-4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4]benzothiazine-3-carboxlate

Iodo benzene (0.15 mL, 1.15 mmol, 2 eq), palladium (Il) acetate (6.4 mg,0.03 mmol, 0.05 eq), and Cul (0.22 g, 1.15 mmol, 2 eq) are taken inpressure tube to which is added ethyl4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4]benzothiazine-3-carboxylate (0.15 g, 0.576 mmol, 1eq) taken in degassed DMF (6 mL) and the contents are heated at 140° C.for 12 h. The reaction mixture is diluted with DCM and filtered throughcelite. The filtrate is concentrated, passed through a plug of silicagel and concentrated to get the crude product 60 mg which is taken assuch to next step. MS (ESI+): 337.2.

EXAMPLES Procedure AA Example 16-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of6-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide (0.20 g, 0.54 mmol) in THF (20 mL) is addedtriethylamine (0.20 mL, 1.63 mmol) followed by 50% propane phosphonicacid anhydride in EtOAc (0.70 mL, 0.347 g, 1.09 mmol). The reactionmixture is cooled to 0° C. and then morpholine (0.049 g, 0.59 mmol) isadded and the reaction mixture is stirred overnight at room temperature.The solvent is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is dilutedwith EtOAc. The organic layer is washed with 10% NaHCO₃ then brine,dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue ispurified by column chromatography (eluent 1 to 2% MeOH in DCM) to affordthe title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.59-7.58 (m, 3H) 7.46-7.42 (m, 3H) 7.25 (d, J=8.60 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d,J=7.92 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 3.95 (br, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.65 (br,4H), 3.59 (br, 2H). MS (ESI+): 440.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.0%; Rt 4.81min.

Example 26-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,6-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 6-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholineto afford 0.15 g (98%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.77 (t, J=8.08 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=7.84 Hz, 1H),7.36 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (m, 2H), 4.15 (s, 3H), 3.95 (br, 2H), 3.91(s, 3H), 3.64-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 378.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.0%; Rt2.51 min.

Example 33-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide andmorpholine to afford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.99-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.83 (t, J=7.28 Hz, 1H), 7.65(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.57 (q, J=7.12 Hz, 2H), 3.82-3.54 (m,8H). MS (ESI+): 334.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 2.32 min.

Example 47-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,7-methoxy-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.98 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.40 (m, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.20 (s, 3H), 3.95 (brs,2H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 378.0. HPLC (max plot)99.0%; Rt 2.94 min.

Example 57-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 7-methoxy-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholineto afford 0.13 g (74%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.63-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.17-7.14 (m,1H), 6.75 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 3.96-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.84 (s,3H), 3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 440.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt 4.04min.

Example 61-(3-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(3-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 1-(3-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine toafford 0.14 g (78%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.00 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.55 (m,3H), 7.52-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 6.84 (dd, J=7.9 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.32 (m, 6H), 2.38 (s, 3H). MS(ESI+): 424.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt 4.18 min.

Example 71-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine toafford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.00 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.41 (m, 4H), 6.85(dd, J=6.5 Hz, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m,6H), 2.43 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 424.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 4.18 min.

Example 81-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.15 g (89%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.45 (m, 5H), 6.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.86 (m, 2H),3.92-3.90(m, 2H), 3.70-3.60 (m, 6H), 1.79 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 442.0.HPLC (max plot) 99.3%; Rt 4.13 min.

Example 91-(3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholineto afford 0.13 g (73%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.00 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.57 (m,2H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.1 Hz, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H),7.02 (d, J=8.1 Hz, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.80(s, 3H), 3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 440.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt3.94 min.

Example 101-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide and morpholineto afford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz)δ 8.01-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.12 (m,2H), 6.87-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.85 (s, 3H),3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 440.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 3.90 min.

Example 113-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-pyridin-2-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.53 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),8.19 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),7.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.56 (m, 3H), 6.92 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.88(s, 2H), 3.92-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 411.0. HPLC(max plot) 98.4%; Rt 3.11 min.

Example 121-cyclohexyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-cyclohexyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s,2H), 4.73-4.68 (m, 1H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 2.03-1.81 (m, 6H),1.70-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.47 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+):416.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 4.31 min.

Example 136-bromo-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,6-bromo-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from6-bromo-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.13 g (73%) of the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.99 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s,2H), 4.17 (s, 3H), 3.96 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 427.0.HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt 3.05 min.

Example 146-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,6-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from6-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.92-7.83 (m, 2H),7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.21 (s, 3H), 3.94 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62(m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 366.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.2%; Rt 2.67 min.

Example 156-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from6-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.63-7.56 (m, 4H),7.52-7.43 (m, 3H), 6.64-6.62 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.93 (m, 2H),3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 428.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.95%; Rt 3.83min.

Example 168-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,8-fluoro-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-fluoro-1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.08 (dd, J=8.7 Hz, J=5.6Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd, J=10.0 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.54 (m, 1H), 4.82 (s,2H), 4.26 (s, 3H), 3.92 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 366.0.HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 2.85 min.

Example 178-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,8-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-fluoro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.09 (dd, J=8.7 Hz, J=5.5Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.47 (m, 1H), 6.43(dd, J=10.0 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 3.93 (brs, 2H), 3.66-3.60(m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 428.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.1%; Rt 4.11 min.

Example 186-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide is obtained from6-bromo-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.82 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=0.7Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 3H), 7.48-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),5.01 (s, 2H), 3.96-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 488.0.HPLC (max plot) 98.2%; Rt 4.24 min.

Example 191-(2-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2-methylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.00 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.0 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.45 (m, 5H), 6.65 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.90 (m,2H), 3.69-3.60 (m, 6H), 1.88 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 424.0. HPLC (max plot)97.2%; Rt 4.11 min.

Example 201-(2-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.1Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 4H), 6.65 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.87 (m, 2H),3.95-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 488.0. HPLC 8max plot)98.7%; Rt 4.01 min.

Example 211-(2-fluorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2-fluorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.104 g (73%) of the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (dd,J=7.7 Hz, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.49 (m, 4H), 6.84 (d,J=7.5 Hz, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.94-4.89 (m, 2H), 3.90 (brs, 2H), 3.66-3.60(m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 428.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 3.75 min.

Example 221-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.78 (m,2H), 7.74-7.55 (m, 4H), 6.68 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.86 (m, 2H),3.93-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 444.0. HPLC (max plot)99.3%; Rt 3.89 min.

Example 231-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.103 g (77%) of the titlecompound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.05-8.02 (m,1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),6.91-6.90 (m, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 4.34-4.33 (m, 4H), 3.95 (brs, 2H),3.65-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 468.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 3.85 min.

Example 241-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.03 g (76%) of the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.36 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.8 Hz, J=1.0 Hz,1H), 7.63-7.51 (m, 3H), 6.79 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.96 -3.94(m, 2H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 6H), 2.86 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 481.0. HPLC (maxplot) 97.2%; Rt 3.70 min.

Example 251-(3-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(3-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(3-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a palebrown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.83(m, 1H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.50 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.89(s, 2H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 488.0. HPLC(max plot) 96.7%; Rt 4.29 min.

Example 261-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.12 g (78%) of the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (dd,J=7.7 Hz, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.48-7.46 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.89(m, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+):444.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 4.22 min.

Example 271-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.78-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J=6.7 Hz, J=1.7Hz, 2H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.51 (dd, J=8.6 Hz, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.92(m, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.58 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+):488.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 3.85 min.

Example 281-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.1 g (70%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (d, J=7.7Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 428.0.HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 3.89 min.

Example 291-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (m, 2H),7.65-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.58 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.93 (m, 2H), 4.89 (s,2H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 444.0. HPLC (maxplot) 98.9%; Rt 4.25 min.

Example 301-(4-isopropylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.00 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 4H), 6.84 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.06-2.99 (m, 1H).1.26 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H). MS (ESI+): 452.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.0%; Rt 4.91min.

Example 311-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.77(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.58 (m, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s,2H), 3.92-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.61 (m, 6H), 2.49 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+):425.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 3.50 min.

Example 323-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AA,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford 0.05 g (86%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03 (d, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 5.05-5.00 (m, 1H), 4.78(s, 2H), 3.98-3.95 (m, 4H), 3.66-3.65 (m, 6H), 3.60-3.55 (m, 2H),2.18-2.11 (m 2H), 2.09-1.99 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 418.0. HPLC (max plot)97.7%; Rt 3.03 min.

Compounds described below are obtained following procedure AA

Example 203: 1-(1H-Indazol-5-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

28 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 13.36 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.73 (s, 1H),7.63-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (dd, J = 1.8, 8.5 Hz,1H), 6.82-6.81 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.97- 3.96 (m, 2H),3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.59 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 450.0. HPLC (max plot)97.68%; Rt 3.27 min. Example 207:N,N-Dimethvl-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzenesulfonamide

57 mg (80%) of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.90 (m, 3H),7.78 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.60 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.91 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s,2H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+):517.0. HPLC (max plot) 90.61%; Rt 3.75 min. Example 182:1-[3-(5-Methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

16 mg of the title compound as a white solid . ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.21-8.19 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J =9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.76 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 7.66-7.62 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),6.94-6.92 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H),3.60 (m, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 492.0. HPLC (max plot) 89.44%; Rt3.33 min. Example 183:1-[3-(5-Methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

60 mg of the title compound as a white solid . ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.16-8.14 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H ), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H),7.79-7.76 (t, J =7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.66- 7.60 (m, 1H),7.60-7.56 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.96 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m,2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m, 2H), 2.77 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 508.0.HPLC (max plot) 93.88%; Rt 3.54 min. Example 196:1-[3-(3-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

4 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.32-8.30 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.86-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.94 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.92-3.91 (m, 2H), 367 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60(m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 492.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.31%; Rt 3.87min. Example 213: N,N-Dimethyl-1-(5-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonvl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-methanamine

4.5 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.40-8.35 (m, 2H), 8.15-8.13 (dd, J = 1.4, 7.8 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.56 (m, 1H),7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.45 (m,1H), 6.91-6.89 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.19-4.21 (m, 2H),3.90-3.85 (m, 4H), 3.80-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.70 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 6H). MS(ESI+): 535.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.78%; Rt 2.80 min. Example 214:1-{3-[3-(Methoxymethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]phenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

62 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.35-8.34 (m, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H),7.86 (m, 2H),7.66-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.94 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.60(m, 2H), 3.36 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 522.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.16%; Rt10.32 min. Example 210:1-Methyl-5-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-pyridin-2 (1H)-one

21 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMS0-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.41-8.42 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (dd, J = 1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H),7.92-7.89 (dd, J = 2.7, 8.8, 1H), 7.65-7.63 (t, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H),7.05-7.03 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.98-6.96 (d, J = 4.5 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s,2H), 3.95-3.92 (m, 5H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):441.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.93%; Rt 10.32 min. Example 204:1-(2-Benzyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

8.5 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.99 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.87 (m,1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.4-7.32 (m,4H), 7.02-7.0 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.75 (s, 1H), 4.9 (s, 1H),3.97 (m, 1H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 540.0. HPLC (maxplot) 96.2%; Rt 4.35 min. Example 209:N-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]phenyl)morpholine-4-carboxamide

16 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J = 1.9, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.46 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.08(dd, J = 1.2, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H),3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.40-3.38 (m, 4H). MS(ESI+): 538.0. HPLC (max plot) 92.90%; Rt 3.25 min. Example 312:1-(2-Isopropylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

69 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ: 7.98 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.44-7.43 (m, 2H), 6.63(d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.60 (m, 8H), 2.32-2.29 (m, 1H),1.06 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.87 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 452.0.HPLC (max plot): 99.3%; Rt 4.63 min. Example 313:1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

90 mg (76%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ: 7.98 (dd, J = 1.3, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 4H), 7.30 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.80 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.96-4.81(m, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H) 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.57 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 440.0.HPLC (max plot): 99.5%; Rt 3.80 min. Example 176:1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

42 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.03-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 4H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.33 (d, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (d, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H),3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 428.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.79%; Rt3.97 min. Example 176: 1-(3-Cyanophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

23 mg of the title compound. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ = 8.25 (s, 1H),8.10 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.77 (m, 2H),7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 6.89 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 1H), 3.92 (bs,2H), 3.67-3.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 435.0. HPLC: HPLC (max plot) 99.22%;Rt 3.66 min. Example 130:1-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

36 mg of the tille compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.15-8.13 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 2H), 8.05-8.02 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.7 Hz ,1H), 7.84-7.82 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 2H), 6.96-6.95 (d, J =7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m,2H), 3.33 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 487.8. HPLC (max plot) 98.79%; Rt 3.21min. Example 66:N-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}methanesulfonamide

26 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ = 8.02 (d, J =7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.53 (m, 6H), 7.09 (d, J = 3.5 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J =8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 1H), 5.00 (s, 1H), 3.95 (brs, 2H), 3.66-3.61 (m,6H), 2.61 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 517. HPLC (max plot) 96.19%; Rt 3.19 min.Example 88:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyridin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 8.82-8.80 (m, 2H), 8.06-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.68- 7.59 (m, 3H),6.90-6.88 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H),3.61-3.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 411.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.65%; Rt 2.60min. Example 131:1-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

26 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.42-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (dd, J = 2.9,8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.05-7.03 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.96(m, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.92 (m, 5H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 441. HPLC (max plot) 98.38%; Rt 3.52 min Example 138:1-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

26 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.16-8.14 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.06-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.95-7.87 (m,2H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 6.92-6.90 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),3.89-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 4H), 3.61- 3.60 (m, 2H, 3.32 (s, 3H). MS(ESI+): 488.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.47%; Rt 3.22 min. Example 73:1-Cyclopentyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

65 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ = 8.02 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (t, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (t, J = 5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s,2H), 4.65 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H),2.25-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.87- 1.86 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.70 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 402.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.51%; Rt 3.65 min. Example 194:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochomeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

6.9 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.19-8.17 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.61 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.49 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.81-4.77(m, 2H), 4.65-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.59 (m, 1H), 4.22-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.80 (m,6H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 4H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 2.7 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.46 (m, 1H),2.17-2.10 (m, 4H), 1.9 (m, 1H), 1.8-1.6 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 529.0. HPLC(max plot) 96.46%; Rt 3.24 min. Example 193:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

12 mg of the title compound as an off white semi solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz): δ 8.18-8.17 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.61(t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.79-4.75 (d , J =16.5 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.65 (d, J = 16.5 Hz, 1H), 4.59-4.57 (m, 1H),3.59-3.43 (m, 4H), 2.77-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.07 (m,4H), 1.88-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.70- 1.64 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 527.0. HPLC (maxplot) 97.6%; Rt 3.96 min Example 170:1-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

61 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.04-8.03 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.72 (m, 1H),5.03 (m, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.89-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H),2.16-2.14 (m, 8H). MS (ESI+): 452.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.29%; Rt 4.15min. Example 171:1-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

61 mg of the title compound as a pale pink solid. NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d,J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H),3.90 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 2.05-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.86 (m, 1H),1.71-1.65 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.37 (m, 1H), 1.34-1.30 (m, 1H), 1.26 (s, 3H),1.22 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 444.0. HPLC (max plot) 92.55%; Rt 4.99 min.Example 127: 1-(4-Methylcyclohexyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

17 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.70 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.68 (m, 1H),3.96-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 2.04- 2.01 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m, 1H),1.90-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.48 (m, 2H), 1.28-1.25 (m, 3H).MS (ESI+): 430.3. HPLC (max plot) 97.73%; Rt 5.99 min. Example 94:1-(4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

54 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ = 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.84 (d, J =7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.70 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.68 (m, 1H),3.95 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 2.12-2.09 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.95-1.85(m, 4H), 1.32-1.26 (m, 2H), 1.16-1.13 (m, 1H), 0.88 (s, 9H). MS (ESI+):472.3. HPLC (max plot) 97.00%; Rt 5.63 min. Example 98:4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]cyclohexanol

0.009 g of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 8.03-8.001 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.70(m, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 4.71-4.70 (d, J = 4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (m, 2H),3.65-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.91 (m, 6H), 1.51-1.42 (m, 2H).MS (ESI+): 432.0. HPLC (max plot): 92.66%; Rt 2.67 min Example 99:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

MSC2324368A, MC006_300 176 mg (74%) of the title compound as a whitesolid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz) δ 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92(m, 2H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.88 (m, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.03- 4.02 (m,1H), 3.90 (m, 3H), 3.75-3.60 (m, 7H), 3.40 (m, 1H), 2.21- 2.15 (m, 2H),1.84-1.79 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 418.0: HPLC (max plot): 98.53%; Rt 3.27min Example 78:1-Cycloheptyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

38 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 8.03-8.01 (dd, J = 1.1, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (d,J = 7.5 Hz , 1H), 7.73-7.70 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H),3.93 (m, 2H), 3.64 (bs, 6H), 2.08-2.04 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.77 (m, 2H),1.60-1.57 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 430.3. HPLC (max plot) 95.39%; Rt 4.69min. Example 128: 7-Bromo-1-cyclohexyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

27 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.11-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.78 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H),4.70-4.64 (m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 2.04-2.01 (m, 2H),1.90-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.48 (m, 1H).MS (ESI+): 494.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.50%; Rt 4.95 min. Example 158:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

82 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (d , J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.64- 7.63 (m,3H), 7.58-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.04-7.02 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (s, 2H),3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 477.8. HPLC (maxplot) 99.17%; Rt 4.77 min. Example 113:8-Methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

23 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.94-7.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.54 (m,2H), 7.16-7.14 (m, 1H), 6.23-6.22 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H),3.94 (s, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.53 (m, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 440.HPLC (max plot) 94.21%; Rt 4.02 min. Example 132:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

130 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.71-8.69 (dd, J = 1.4, 4.7 Hz ,1H), 7.64- 7.59 (m, 4H),7.56-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.16 (dd, J = 1.4, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H),3.93-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 411.0. HPLC(max plot) 99.52%; Rt 3.13 min. Example 211:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

45 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.70-8.69 (dd, J = 1.4, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62- 7.58 (dd, J = 1.4,4.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.53 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.50- 7.48 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 7.20-7.17 (dd, J = 1.3, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H),3.66-3.61 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.42 (m, 8H), 2.40 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 510.3.HPLC (max plot) 95.80%; Rt 4.19 min. Example 79:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-cyclohexyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thio pyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

17 mg (75%) of the title compound as an off white solid. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 8.78-8.77 (d, J = 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.29 (d, J = 8.1Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.89 (dd, J = 4.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.69-4.63(m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 2.06-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.81 (m,4H), 1.70-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.25-1.22 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+):417.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.54%; Rt 3.65 min. Example 150:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-c]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

16 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.83-8.82 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.0-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.62 (m,3H), 7.61-7.60 (m, 2H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H),3.62-3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 411.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.9%; Rt 3.28 min.Example 192: 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

101 mg (83%) of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz): δ 8.01-8 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.60 (m, 5H), 6.36-6.35 (d,J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.32 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 416.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.91%; Rt 3.82 min. Example 195:1-Methyl-5-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole-1 (4H)-yl]pyridin-2(1H)-one

2 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.35-8.34 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.07 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.62 (dd, J = 2.8, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.91 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H),6.55-6.52 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H),3.6 (m, 2H), 3.47 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 447.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.44%; Rt2.49 min. Example 201: 1-Cyclohexyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

74 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.26-8.25 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.66 (d, J = 5.0 Hz, 1H),4.86 (m, 2H), 4.68-4.63 (m, 1H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.63 (m, 6H), 2.01-1.99(m, 2H), 1.83-1.8 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.48 (m, 2H),1.24-1.21 (m, 2H), 1.07 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 422.0. HPLC (max plot)98.29%; Rt 4.29 min. Example 205:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

62 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.75-7.74 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.66 (m, 5H), 7.53-7.52 (d,J= 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 416.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.57%; Rt 3.73 min. Example 206:1-Cyclohexyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

20 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.0-7.99 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.61 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H),4.80 (s, 2H), 4.55-4.49 (m, 1H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.65- 3.63 (m, 6H),2.06-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 4H), 1.72-1.68 (m, 1H), 1.52 (m, 2H),1.48 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 422.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.89%; Rt 4.31 min.Example 485: 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b] pyrazolo [3,4-d]1,3] thiazine-3-carboxylic acid 5,5-dioxide

10 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.67-7.64 (m,5H), 7.28 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (s, 2H),3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.58 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 400.0. HPLC (max plot)96.59%; Rt 3.14 min.Examples described below are obtained following procedure T, describedabove:

Example 330:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5-oxide

8 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ7.61-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.31-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.88- 6.86 (m,1H), 6.57 (d, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 6.40 (d, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.54 (m,8H). HPLC (max plot) 95.0%; Rt 3.33 min. Example 153:{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanol

3.5 g of the title compound as an off white foam. HPLC (max plot) 88.3%;Rt 2.48 min; MS (ESI+): 439.98. Example 163:3-[(2-Methylmorpholin-4-yl)carbonyl]-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

49 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.53 (m, 7H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.57-4.31 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.26 (m,0.5H), 3.04-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 0.5H), 1.11 (dd, J = 6.3, 28.8Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 3.50 min. Example 338:3-[(3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl)carbonyl]-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

36 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.53 (m, 7H), 6.84 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s,2H), 4.71-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.38 (m, 4.5H), 3.24-3.10 (m, 0.5H),1.32-1.30 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 3.48 min. MS(ESI+): 424.1.Example 333:{4-[(5,5-Dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-3-yl)carbonyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol

73 mg of the title compound as a off-white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.54 (m, 7H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.91 (m,2H), 4.91-4.74 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.32 (m, 2H), 3.96-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.27(m, 4.5H), 3.13-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.78- 2.67 (m, 0.5H). HPLC (max plot)91.9%; Rt 2.98 min. MS (ESI+): 440.1. Example 334:3-(1,4-Oxazepan-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

58 mg of the title compound as a off-white powder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.52 (m, 7H), 6.87-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H),3.98-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 6H), 1.93-1.85 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot)99.3%; Rt 3.51 min. MS (ESI+): 423.9. m.p. = 190-195° C. Example 124:1-{3-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

85 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.03 (dd, J = 1.3, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.46 (s, 1H),6.91-6.89 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m,4H), 3.60-3.59 (m, 4H), 3.27 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.31 (m, 5H).MS (ESI+): 536.3.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.02%; Rt 2.42 min. Example 125:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

0.135 g of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz); δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.56 (m, 5H), 7.44 (s,1H), 6.90-6.88 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m,4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.53 (m, 2H), 3.32 (m, 2H), 1.55 (m, 4H), 1.33(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 521.3.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.49%; Rt 3.67 min.Example 126: N-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzamide

40 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.77-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.11-8.10 (d, J = 5.3 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.00 (d,J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 7.72-7.70 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.65-7.61 (t, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.55 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.83-6.81 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),4.91 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.43-3.40 (m,4H), 3.23 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 511.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.31%; Rt 3.07min. Example 142:1-{3-[(4-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

37 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.48 (s, 1H),6.90-6.88 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.86 (m, 1H),3.66 (m, 3H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.59 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.22(s, 3H), 3.11 (m, 1H), 1.83 (m, 1H), 1.67 (m, 1H), 1.44 (m, 1H), 1.34(m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 550.8. HPLC (max plot) 90.67%; Rt 3.31 min. Example143:1-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzoyl}piperidin-4-ol

25 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.58 (m, 5H), 7.46 (s, 1H),6.90-6.88 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.77-4.76 (d, J = 3.9 Hz,1H), 3.93 (m, 3H), 3.66-3.61 (m, 5H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.42 (m, 1H), 3.21(m, 1H), 3.08 (m, 1H), 1.75 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.38 (m, 1H). MS(ESI+): 537.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.84%; Rt 2.74 min. Example 144:1-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzoyl}piperidin-3-ol

4.5 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.51-7.44 (m,1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m,2H), 3.48 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.08 (m, 1H), 1.75 (m, 2H), 1.43(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 536.8. HPLC (max plot) 97.31%; Rt 2.89 min. Example145:(1-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzoyl}piperidin-3-yl)methanol

5 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz):δ 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.56 (m, 5H), 7.51-7.45 (m, 1H),6.88 (s, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.57 (m, 1H), 4.48- 4.43 (m, 1H), 4.40-4.25(m, 1H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.48-3.45 (m, 1H),3.25 (m, 1H), 3.08 (m, 1H), 2.93 (m, 1H), 2.81 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.66 (m,2H), 1.55 (m, 1H), 1.45 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.14 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 550.8.HPLC (max plot) 96.77%; Rt 3.05 min. Example 146:1-{3-[(1,1-Dioxidothiomorpholin-4-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

89.6 mg (70%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6,400 MHz): δ 8.03-8.02 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.61 (m, 6H), 6.90-6.88(d, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 4H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 8H),3.27-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.08 (m, 2H), MS (ESI+): 571.0. HPLC (max plot)93.47%; Rt 3.00 min. Example 147:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

56 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (t, J = 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 6H), 6.94-6.91 (t,J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 14H). MS(ESI+): 522.8. HPLC(max plot) 91.11%; RT 3.00 min. Example 148:3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]-N-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)benzamide

52 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6, 400MHz): δ 8.55-8.53 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.11 (d, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H),8.03-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.55 (m,1H), 6.83-6.81 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H),3.99-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.32 (m, 2H), 1.75(m, 2H), 1.59-1.52 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 537.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.23%; Rt3.16 min. Example 149:3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]-N-pyridin-3-ylbenzamide

24.5 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 10.62 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.32-8.31 (d, J= 4.6 Hz, 1H),8.25-8.23 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.15 (m, 2H), 8.04- 8.02 (d, J = 7.8Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.38 (m, 2H),6.89-6.87 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H),3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 530.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.53%; Rt 2.73 min.Example 151:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

77 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.02-8.0 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 6H), 6.91-6.89 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 4H),3.31 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.48 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 520.8. HPLC (max plot)95.89%; Rt 3.72 min. Example 159:1-{3-[(3-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)carbonyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

8 mg of the title compound as a grey solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.03-8.01 (d , J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.58 (m, 5H), 7.51-7.40 (m, 1H),6.90-6.88 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.82 (m,1H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.42 (m, 3H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.94 (m, 1H),1.85-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.40 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 550.8. HPLC (max plot)93.53%; Rt 3.40 min.

Procedure AC Example 141{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanol

To a solution of aluminium chloride (5.13 g; 38.49 mmol; 4.93 eq.) inTHF (30 mL) stirred for 25 min at 4° C. is added morpholine (5.40 ml;61.36 mmol; 7.86 eq.) and the reaction mixture is stirred at 4° C. for 1h. Ethyl1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (3.11 g; 7.81 mmol; 1 eq.) is added and the reaction mixtureis allowed to warm up to rt. After 22 h, the reaction mixture is cooleddown to 0° C. then water is added slowly (total volume 25 mL). After 30min stirring, the product is extracted with DCM. The organic phase iswashed with an aqueous solution of Rochelle salts (˜0.7 m; pH=5), brinethen dried over MgSO4. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure toafford 3.39 g (99%) of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. HPLC(max plot) 95.6%; Rt 3.08 min. MS (ESI+): 440.0.

Compounds Described Below are Obtained Following Procedure AC

Example 264:6-Chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

150 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.81-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.77 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.92 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.97 (m,4H), 3.65 (m, 6H), 3.48-3.55 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.18 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.98 (m,2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt 2.82 min. MS (ESI+): 451.7 Example 249:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

120 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ7.88-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.59 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.98 (m,1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.93-4.00 (m, 4H), 3.50-3.64 (m, 8H), 1.96-2.18 (m,4H). HPLC (max plot) 97.4%; Rt 2.58 min. MS (ESI+): 435.7. Example 342:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

599 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ8.06-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.71 (m, 1H), 5.67-5.61 (m,1H), 4.85-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.20 (m, 1H), 4.04- 3.89 (m, 5H), 3.66-3.62(m, 6H), 2.48-2.34 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 2.59 min. MS(ESI+): 404.2. Example 365:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

402 mg of the title compound as an off-white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ7.95-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.54 (m, 1H), 5.60-5.53 (m,1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.17 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.88 (m, 5H), 3.66-3.64 (m,6H), 2.53-2.32 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 2.48 min. MS (ESI+):422.3. Example 390:7-ethoxy-3-(morpholin-3-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxideformic acid

10 mg of the title compound as a yellow powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 8.47(s, 1H), 7.57-7.41 (m, 5H), 7.14 (d, J = 7 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (d, J = 7 Hz,1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.13 (q, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 2H),3.67-3.59 (m, 12H), 2.41-2.37 (m, 4H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H). UPLC(max plot): 99.1%; Rt 2.97 min. MS (ESI+): 553.5.

Procedure AD Example 333-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide (150.00 mg; 0.44 mmol; 1.00 Eq) is suspended in DCM (4.00ml) and 2 drops of DMF and then Oxalyl chloride (3 mL) is addeddropwise. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 30min. The solution is evaporated to dryness. The residue is suspended inDCM (4.00 ml) and morpholine (350.00 μL; 4.02 mmol; 9.12 Eq) is addeddropwise. The reaction mixture is stirred at rt for 30 min then dilutedwith aq. solution of HCl 0.05 M. The two layers are separated. Theaqueous layer is extracted with DCM (2×). The organic layers are washedwith a saturated solution of NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over MgSO₄ andevaporated to give foam. The foam is recrystallised in EtOH to the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz) δ 8.04-8.01 (m,1H), 7.67-7.53 (m, 7H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.98-3.94 (m,2H), 3.68-3.61 (m, 6H). UPLC/MS: (ES+): 410.1, (ES−): 408.1. HPLC (maxplot) 100.0%; Rt 3.36 min.

Example 341-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AD,1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-methyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid5,5-dioxide, oxalyl chloride and morpholine to afford 0.62 g (83%) ofthe title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz) δ8.07-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.92-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H),4.26 (s, 3H), 3.99-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.60 (m, 6H). UPLC/MS: (ES+):347.9, (ES−): 346.1. HPLC (max plot) 99.9%; Rt 2.15 min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AQ

Example 457:1-[4-(1-Methyl-1-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

189 mg of the title compound as an orange solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.06-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 1H),7.58-7.42 (m, 3H), 6.82-6.72 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.88 (m, 2H),3.80-3.53 (m, 10H), 2.47-2.34 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 537.2.(max plot) 98.0%; Rt 2.23 min. Example 458:N,N,2-Trimethyl-2-{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}propan-1-aminehydrochloride

544 mg (88%) of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.09-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.31(m, 3H), 6.83-6.69 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.015- 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.54(m, 6H), 2.57-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.05 (bs, 6H), 1.35 (bs, 6H). MS (ESI+):509.4. HPLC (max plot) 93.5%; Rt 4.07 min Example 461:1-[4-(1,1-Dimethyl-2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

376 mg (71%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.36 (m, 3H),6.82-6.71 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.54 (m, 6H),3.54-3.43 (m, 4H), 2.51-2.43 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.12 (m, 4H), 1.35 (s, 6H).MS (ESI+): 551.3. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt 2.47 min Example 462:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{4-[1-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)cyclopropyl]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

58 mg (74%) of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.06-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.46 (m, 3H),7.46-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.86-6.76 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.12-3.84 (m, 2H),3.81-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.56-3.41 (m, 4H), 2.60 (s, 2H), 2.48-2.32 (m, 4H),1.01-0.91 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.76 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 549.2. HPLC (max plot):99.0%; Rt 2.44 min Example 339:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

27.5 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ7.43-7.63 (m, 6H), 6.64-6.67 (d, J = 9 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m,2H), 3.59-3.68 (m, 12H), 2.41 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 98.9%; Rt 1.96min. MS (ESI+): 527.4. Example 391:7-Ethoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

105 mg of the title compound as a yellow powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.47(s, 1H), 7.57-7.41 (m, 5H), 7.14 (d, J = 7 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (d, J = 7 Hz,1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.13 (q, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 2H),3.67-3.59 (m, 12H), 2.41-2.37 (m, 4H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H). HPLC(max plot) 99.1%; Rt 2.97 min. m.p. = 196° C. MS (ESI+): 527.4. Example388: 7-Methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Give of the title compound as a yellow oil. HPLC (max plot) 95.6%; Rt2.23 min. MS (ESI+): 498.23. Example 392:8-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

130 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ 8.10(dd, J = 5.5, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.44 (m, 5H), 6.41 (dd, J = 2.5, 10.1Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.0-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.68 (bs, 4H), 3.65-3.53 (m,8H), 2.47-2.35 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 99.8%; Rt 2.27 min. MS (ESI+):527.2. Example 119: tert-Butyl4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

700 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. HPLC (max plot) 87.9%; Rt3.72 min. MS (ESI−): 515.3. Example 289:N-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[3,2-d][1,3]thiazol-7-yl]acetamide

6.7 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6): δ12.90 (s, 1H), 5.56-5.38 (m, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.16-3.89 (m, 4H),3.79-3.59 (m, 6H), 3.59-3.44 (m, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.20-1.92 (m, 4H).HPLC (max plot) 97.0%; Rt 2.70 min. MS (ESI+): 482.2. Example 246:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothieno[3′,2′:5,6]thiopyrano[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

40 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow powder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.28 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.92 (m, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 3.97 (m, 4H), 3.72-3.55 (m, 8H), 2.18-1.89 (m, 4H). HPLC(max plot) 96.0%; Rt 2.47 min. MS (ESI+): 423.7.

Procedure AE Example 2503-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-6-carboxamide5,5-dioxide

To a solution of6-cyano-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide (50 mg, 0.135 mmol) in dry DCM (10 mL) are added morpholine(0.02 mL, 0.156 mmol) and TEA (0.03 mL, 0.196 mmol) after which reactionmixture is cooled to 0° C. EDC.HCl (38 mg, 0.196 mmol) and HOBt (2 mg,0.013 mmol) are then added to the reaction mixture which is stirred atRT for 12 h under nitrogen. After this time, DCM is added and organicphase is washed with Na₂CO₃ sat, dried over Na₂SO₄ concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by silica gel column chromatography (3%MeOH in DCM) to afford the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.55-7.44 (m,4H), 6.84-6.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.74 (s, 2H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.97 (m,2H), 3.66-3.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 453.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.54%; Rt3.98 min.

Procedure AF Example 351-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

A solution of1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole(0.084 g, 0.23 mmol) in acetic acid is heated at 100° C. under nitrogen.Hydrogen peroxide 30% in water (0.5 mL, 3.6 mmol, 15 Eq) is added andthe reaction mixture is heated for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, thesolvent is removed under reduced pressure. 10% aqueous NaHCO₃ is addedto the residue. The mixture is stirred for few minutes and thenextracted with DCM. The organic layer is concentrated and purified bycolumn chromatography to afford the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.28 (J=11.8 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 4.33 (s, 3H), 3.94 (brs, 2H),3.66-3.63 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 393.0. HPLC (max plot) 90.8%; Rt 3.08 min.

Example 363-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AF,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-nitro-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazoleand hydrogen peroxide to afford of the title compound as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.38 (dd, J=8.5 Hz, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 5H), 7.51 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (s, 2H),3.95-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 455.0. HPLC (max plot)95.5%; Rt 4.18 min.

Procedure AG Example 371-ethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (0.400 g, 1.2 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 mL) is addedpotassium carbonate (0.49 g, 3.6 mmol) followed by ethyl iodide (0.56 g,3.6 mmol). The reaction mixture is heated at 60° C. overnight. The crudereaction mixture is filtered through a celite pad and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is purified bypreparative HPLC to afford the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.02 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=7.84 Hz,1H), 7.89 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=7.64 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H),4.57 (q, J=7.12 Hz, 2H), 3.94 (brs, 2H), 3.66-3.63 (m, 6H), 1.46 (t,J=7.16 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 362.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.0%; Rt 2.99 min.

Example 381-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 4-methoxybenzyl bromide to afford the title compound asa white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz) δ 8.01-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.76(m, 2H), 7.70-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 5.79 (s, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 3.96-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H),3.70-3.60 (m, 6H) UPLC/MS: (ES+): 454.0, (ES−): 452.1. HPLC (max plot)100.0%; Rt 3.40 min.

Example 393-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-propyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-propyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and propyl bromide to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.95 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),4.79 (s, 2H), 4.51 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H),1.97-1.81 (m, 2H), 0.86 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 376.0. HPLC (maxplot) 99.0%; Rt 3.39 min.

Example 401-benzyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-benzyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and benzyl bromide to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 7.98 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.74 (m,2H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.10 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.87(s, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.02-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+):424.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 3.92 min.

Example 413-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(2-phenylethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(2-phenylethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and (2-bromoethyl)benzene to afford the title compound as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.87 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.13 (m, 3H), 7.06 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 4.85 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 3.61-3.29 (m, 8H), 3.08(t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 438.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 4.02 min.

Example 42N,N-dimethyl-2-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]ethanamine

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,N,N-dimethyl-2-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]ethanamineis obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 2-bromo-N,N-dimethylethanamine to afford the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.05-8.01 (m,2H), 7.89 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.61(t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (br, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H), 2.73 (t, J=6.5 Hz,1H), 2.13 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 405.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 2.00 min.

Example 43 tert-butyl4-{[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]methyl}piperidine-1-carboxylate

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG, tert-butyl4-{[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]methyl}piperidine-1-carboxylateis obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and tert-butyl 4-(bromomethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate toafford the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ8.03-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s,2H), 4.48 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.91-3.85 (m, 3H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H),2.66-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 1.47-1.44 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s,9H), 1.14-1.08 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 431.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.8%; Rt 4.41min.

Example 441-(3-methoxypropyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-(3-methoxypropyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 1-bromo-3-methoxypropane to afford the title compound asan off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H),7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.70 (m, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.59 (t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.27-3.21 (m, 2H), 3.13 (s, 3H),2.09 (t, J=6.28 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 406.0 HPLC (max plot) 97.2%; Rt 3.07min.

Example 453-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 2-(bromomethyl)tetrahydrofuran to afford the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.17 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.84-4.80 (m, 2H), 4.77-4.73 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.31 (m, 1H),3.92 (brs, 2H), 3.69-3.56 (m, 8H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 2.03 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H).MS (ESI+): 418.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.0%; Rt 3.14 min.

Example 462-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]ethanol

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,243-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]ethanolis obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 2-bromoethanol to afford the title compound as a palebrown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.26 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.01(d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.22(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.54 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.95-3.93 (m,4H), 3.66-3.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 378.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.9%; Rt 2.32min.

Example 473-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 2-(bromomethyl)pyridine to afford the title compound asa pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.53 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H),8.00-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.36-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 5.89 (s, 2H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 3.88 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.58 (m, 6H). MS(ESI+): 425.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 2.55 min.

Example 481-butyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-butyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 1-bromobutane to afford the title compound as anoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.95 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),4.79 (s, 2H), 4.51 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H),1.97-1.81 (m, 2H), 0.86 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 376.0. HPLC (maxplot) 99.0%; Rt 3.39 min.

Example 491-(cyclopentylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-(cyclopentylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and (bromomethyl)cyclopentane to afford the title compoundas an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.01 (dd, J=7.7 Hz,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (m,2H), 4.50 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H),2.42-2.35 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.54-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.44 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 376.0. HPLC (max plot) 982%; Rt 4.29 min.

Example 501-isobutyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-isobutyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 1-bromo-2-methylpropane to afford the title compound asa white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.00 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.88(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.40 (d, J=7.4Hz, 2H), 3.92 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H), 2.15-2.08 (m, 1H), 0.82 (d,J=7.4 Hz, 6H). MS (ESI+): 390.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 3.74 min.

Example 511-(cyclohexylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and (bromomethyl)cyclophexane to afford the title compoundas a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.88(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.42 (d, J=7.3Hz, 2H), 3.92-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H), 1.86-1.80 (m, 1H),1.60-1.54 (m, 6H), 1.50-1.47 (m, 3H), 1.09-0.99 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):430.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.4%; Rt 4.56 min.

Example 523-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 4-(bromomethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran to afford the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.02-8.00(m, 2H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.48(d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.90-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.76 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m,6H), 3.18 (d, J=11.8 Hz, 2H), 2.12-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.47-1.40 (m, 2H),1.35-1.30 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 432.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 3.04 min.

Example 531-(2-methoxyethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,1-(2-methoxyethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 1-bromo-2-methoxyethane to afford the title compound asa white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.14 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.01(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.78(s, 2H), 4.67 (t, J=5.12 Hz, 2H), 3.93-3.85 (m, 4H), 3.66-3.64 (m, 2H),3.21 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 392.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.2%; Rt 2.97 min.

Example 543-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]propan-1-ol

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,343-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]propan-1-olis obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 3-bromopropan-1-ol to afford the title compound as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.88 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.74 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 4.59 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (brs, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 6H),3.49-3.48 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 392.0. HPLC (max plot)99.0%; Rt 2.45 min.

Example 553-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AG,13-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 2-(2-bromoethyl)pyridine to afford the title compound asa white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.50 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.98 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (s,2H), 3.61-3.58 (m, 6H), 3.50-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.37 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):439.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 2.12 min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AG

Example 69: N,N-Dimethyl-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]propan-1-amine

11 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 8.05-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.88 (d, J = 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 1H), 4.56 (t, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (bs, 2H),3.65-3.63 (m, 6H), 2.19 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 2.07-1.96 (m, 8H). MS(ESI+): 419.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.68%; Rt 2.11 min. Example 70:1-[(1-Methylpiperidin-3-yl)methyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

71 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ = 8.05-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.88 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.56- 4.45 (m, 1H), 3.92 (bs, 2H), 3.66-3.62(m, 6H), 2.49-2.48 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.55 (m, 5H), 1.50-1.48 (m, 1H),1.38-1.35 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 445.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.64%; Rt 2.20 minExample 71:1-[2-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)ethyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

30 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ = 8.10 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87(t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.65 (t, J= 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (bs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H), 2.90-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.11(s, 3H), 2.01 (t, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 1.99-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.76 (m, 3H).MS (ESI+): 445.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.2%; Rt 2.26 min Example 72:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

57 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ = 8.10 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (t, J = 7.7Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.65 (t, J = 5.8 Hz,1H), 3.93 (bs, 2H), 3.65-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.32 (m, 4H), 2.76-2.73 (m, 2H),2.31- 2.29 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 447.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.97%; Rt 2.05min Example 232:1-(3-Methoxybenzyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

23 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ8.11-8.14 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.41- 7.44 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.35 (m,1H), 6.86-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.69- 6.71 (m, 1H), 6.65-6.66 (m, 1H), 5.67 (s,2H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.19-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.81 (m, 9H). HPLC (max plot)98.2%; Rt 3.41 min. MS (ESI+): 453.7. Example 230:1-[(3-Ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)methyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as an white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ8.01-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.80- 7.86 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.74 (m,1H), 6.24 (s, 2H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.64 (m, 6H),2.65-2.72 (m, 2H), 1.12-1.17 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 2.82min. MS (ESI+): 443.7. Example 231: Methyl5-{[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]methyl}-2-furoate

15 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.01-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.69- 7.75 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.28 (m,1H), 6.60-6.61 (d, 1H), 5.95 (s, 2H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.86 (m, 2H),3.76 (s, 3H), 3.49- 3.72 (m, 6H). 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ. HPLC (max plot)98.3%; Rt 2.59 min. MS (ESI−): 470.0. Example 239:1-(1,3-Benzothiazol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

42 mg of the title compound as a pale beige solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.08-8.11 (m, 1H), 8.00-8.04 (m, 3H), 7.80- 7.85 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.72 (m,1H), 7.42-7.55 (m, 2H), 6.32 (s, 2H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.90-3.91 (m, 2H),3.60-3.66 (m, 6H). 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ. HPLC (max plot) 99.9%; Rt 2.97min. MS (ESI+): 480.7. Example 240:1-[(4-Chloro-2-thienyl)methyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

34 mg of the title compound as a white solid. HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt3.57 min. MS (ESI+): 463.6. Example 315:N-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-6-yl]benzamide

13 mg as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.68 (s, 1H),8.61-8.60 (d, J = 4.6 Hz, 2H), 8.02-8.00 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (m,1H), 7.71-7.69 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 6.01 (s, 2H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 3.83(m, 2H), 3.63-3.55 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 426.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.72%; Rt2.75 min Example 190:1-{[1-(2-Methoxyethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400MHz): δ 8.16-8.14 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74- 7.62 (m, 3H), 4.68 (s, 2H),4.39-4.37 (m, 2H), 4.17 (brs, 3H), 3.79 (bs, 7H), 3.79 (m, 3H), 3.34(bs, 3H), 3.04 (m, 2H), 2.61 (m, 2H), 2.03 (m, 3H), 1.61 (m, 1H). MS(ESI+): 489.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.22%; Rt 2.34 min Example 407:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)azetidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

73 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.75- 7.70 (m, 1H), 5.54-5.46(quint, J = 6.65 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.86 (m, 4H), 3.67 (s, 6H),3.56-3.46 (m, 6H), 2.64-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.38-2.27 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot)99.0%; Rt 5.30 min. MS (ESI+): 562.3. Example 275:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

80 mg (72%) of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ8.03 (dd, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H,): 7.97 (m, 1H), 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H),5.47 (m, 1H), 4.77 (m, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.61 (m, 6H), 3.54 (m,4H), 3.28 (m, 2H), 2.86 (m, 1H), 2.77 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.55 (m, 2H),2.46-2.34 (m, 6H), 2.30-2.18 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 74.2%; Rt 1.60min. MS (ESI+): 516.3. Example 277:1-{1-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

80 mg of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.32-8.30 (m, 1H): 7.97 (m, 1H), 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H), 5.46 (m,1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.72 (m, 0.5H), 4.56 (m, 0.5H), 3.96 (m, 2H),3.72-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.27 (m, 1H), 2.86 (m, 1H), 2.76 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.52(m, 3H), 2.47-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.35-2.16 (m, 3H), 190-1.50 (m, 3H). HPLC(max plot) 99.7%; Rt 1.50 min. MS (ESI+): 532.3. Example 286:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

20 mg (27%) of the title compound as a pale yellow foam. 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): δ 8.04 (d, J = 8.2, 1H), 8.00-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J = 6.5Hz, 2H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 5.49 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.23(s, 2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 5H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.84 (d, J = 3.1Hz, 4H), 2.45- 2.33 (m, 1H), 2.27 (s, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.5%; Rt2.00 min. MS (ESI+): 497.2. Example 288:1-{1-[2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

40 mg of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.04 (d,J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.74 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s,1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 5.48 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.08 (t, J= 6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 5H), 3.28 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H),2.93 (dd, J = 9.7, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 2.87-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.43 (d, J = 8.2 Hz,1H), 2.25 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 86.7%; Rt 1.55 min. MS(ESI+): 497.2. Example 310:1-(1-{2-[(3S)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ8.03 (dd, J = 7.8 Hz, 1.1, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (t, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.47 (s, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 5.06(s, 1H), 4.86-4.71 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.27 (d, J = 8.2Hz, 1H), 2.92-2.71 (m, 5H), 2.59 (dt, J = 15.7, 8.4 Hz, 5H), 2.47- 2.36(m, 1H), 2.28 (dd, J = 15.3, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.10-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.69(m, 1H).. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.77 min. MS (ESI+): 517.9. Example308: 1-(1-{2-[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

36 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ8.03 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.73 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H),5.47 (s, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 5.07 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H),3.66 (s, 5H), 3.27 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.70 (m, 5H), 2.69-2.53 (m,4H), 2.42 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 2.35-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.16-1.97 (m, 1H),1.94-1.70 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.69 min. MS (ESI+):517.8. Example 311:1-{1-[2-(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ8.04 (dd, J = 7.8 Hz, 1.2, 1H), 7.99- 7.85 (m, 2H), 7.74 (dd, J = 11.4,4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.47 (s, 2H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 5H),3.57 (t, J = 12.5 Hz, 4H), 3.25 (s, 1H), 2.83 (d, J = 37.8 Hz, 3H), 2.65(s, 2H), 2.47-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.24 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H). HPLC (max plot)98.2%; Rt 2.45 min. HPLC (max plot) 66.3%; Rt 2.19 min. MS (ESI+):521.8. Example 255:1-[1-(2-Methoxyethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

MS (ESI+): 461.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.52%; Rt 2.31 min Example 256:1-[1-(3-Methoxypropyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

7 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 1H),7.74-7.70 (m, 1H), 5.46 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.76 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.65(m, 6H), 3.36-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.26 (m, 1H), 3.20 (m, 2H),2.20 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.65 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 475.0. HPLC (max plot)94.52%; Rt 2.41 min Example 121:2-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethanol

21 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.04-8.03 (d, J = 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.03- 7.85 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.70 (t,J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.73-4.71 (m, 1H), 4.44-4.41 (t, J = 5.4Hz, 1H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.53-3.50 (t, J = 11.7 Hz, 2H),2.49-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.98 (d, J= 10.8 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 461.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.47%; Rt 2.16 minExample 101:1-[1-(2-Methoxyethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

10 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 8.03-8.02 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.70(t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.71 (m, 1H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.65 (s,6H), 3.46-3.42 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.00-2.97 (d, J = 11.7Hz, 2H), 2.53-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.10 (m, 2H),2.01-1.99 (d, J = 9.8 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 475.3. HPLC (max plot):90.61%; Rt 2.37 min. Example 175:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a off-white solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO): δ 8.05 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98- 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.68 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.55 (m, 3H), 4.00-3.84 (m, 2H),3.77-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 4H), 3.32-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.28-3.15 (m,1H), 2.90 (d, J = 10.7 Hz, 1H), 2.46-2.24 (m, 7H), 2.21-1.85 (m, 3H),1.84-1.61 (m, 2H). . HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 1.63 min. MS(ESI+):529.4. Example 263:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

73 mg of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.79- 7.73 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.40 (m,1H), 6.20 (m, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.75-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.21 (m, 2H),3.91-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.18-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.74 (m, 3H),2.45- 2.42 (m, 1H), 2.14-1.65 (m, 5H). HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 2.07min. MS (ESI+): 510.8. Example 273:1-{1-[2-(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

37 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.78- 7.73 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H),3.93-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.55 (t, J = 12.5 Hz, 4H),3.20-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.92- 2.89 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.37 (m,3H), 2.14- 1.69 (m, 5H). HPLC (max plot) 97.7%; Rt 2.00 min. MS (ESI+):535.8. Example 265:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

36 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.84- 7.72 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.73 (m,3H), 3.95-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.74- 3.54 (m, 8H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.13(m, 1H), 2.95- 2.86 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.28 (m, 4H), 2.16-1.71 (m, 6H), 1.58-1.43 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 1.80 min. MS (ESI+): 500.8.Example 281:1-{1-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

38 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.81 (m, 1H),7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 4.74-4.52 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.90 (m, 2H),3.70-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.23-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.91-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.46 (m,4H), 2.45-2.36 (m, 3H), 2.29-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.14-1.89 (m, 3H), 1.85-1.55(m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 1.86 min. MS (ESI+): 545.9. Example282:1-(1-{2-[(3S)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide(mixture 2 diasteriomers

19 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (m, 1H),7.78-7.72 (m, 1H), 5.26-5.02 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.93-3.90 (m, 2H),3.69-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.23-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.73 (m, 3H), 2.63-2.38 (m,6H), 2.29-1.70 (m, 8H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 1.58 min. MS (ESI+):532.3. Example 283:1-(1-{2-[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

20 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.83 (m, 1H),7.78-7.72 (m, 1H), 5.27-5.02 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.74 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.90 (m,2H), 3.70-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.23-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.73(m, 2H), 2.63-2.38 (m, 6H), 2.29-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.17-1.70 (m, 7H). HPLC(max plot) 100%; Rt 1.58 min. MS (ESI+): 532.3. Example 284:1-{1-[2-(3,3-Difluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

44 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆): δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.81 (m, 1H),7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.73 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.62 (m,6H), 3.24-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.46(m, 4H), 2.43-2.38 (m, 3H), 2.12-1.55 (m, 9H) HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt2.14 min. MS (ESI+): 564.3. Example 294:1-[1-(2-Cyclohexylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,3-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

32 mg of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.06 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.81 (m, 1H),7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.75 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m,6H), 3.14-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.27 (m, 3H), 2.15-2.11(m, 1H), 2.00-1.57 (m, 9H), 1.34-1.07 (m, 6H), 0.91-0.80 (m, 2H). HPLC(max plot) 99.3%; Rt 3.01 min.). MS (ESI+): 527.4. Example 295:1-{1-[(5-Methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)methyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

20 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05(dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.83 (m, 1H),7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.78 (m, 3H), 3.91-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.75 (m,2H), 3.70-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.24-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.61-2.57(m, 4H), 2.26-1.73 (m, 5H). HPLC (max plot) 92.7%; Rt 6.56 min. HPLC(max plot) 95.2%; Rt 6.56 min. MS (ESI+): 513.2. Example 296:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)propyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

11 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.10-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.87- 7.84 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.73 (m,1H), 6.71 (t, J = 2.1 Hz, 2H), 5.93 (t, J = 2.1 Hz, 2H), 4.87-4.79 (m,3H), 3.91-3.87 (m, 4H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.10-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.84(m, 1H), 2.37-2.08 (m, 4H), 2.00-1.75 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt8.02 min. MS (ESI+): 524.3. Example 297:1-{1-[2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

41 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.06(dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.65(t, J = 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (t, J = 1.0 Hz, 1H),4.79-4.69 (m, 3H), 4.11-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.92-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m,6H), 3.20-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.55-2.45(m, 1H), 2.14-1.60 (m, 5H). HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 6.04 min. MS(ESI+): 511.3. Example 133:1-[1-(2-Methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

13.2 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz): δ 8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.92 (m, 1H), 7.82 (m, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H),4.77 (s, 3H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 3.42 (m, 2H), 3.18 (m,4H), 2.95 (m, 1H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 2.22 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m,1H), 1.85 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 475.3. HPLC (max plot) 91.17%; Rt 2.34min. Example 134:2-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethanol

14 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.04-8.02 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (d,J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.77 (m, 3H), 4.42-4.40 (t, J = 5.3Hz, 1H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 3.51-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.20 (m, 1H),2.90-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.44 (m, 3H), 2.09-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m, 1H),1.75-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 461.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.14%; Rt 2.15min. Example 172:1-[1-(3-Methoxypropyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

14 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.80 (d, J = 7.9 Hz,1H), 7.75-7.71 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.89 (m, 2H),3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 3.18 (m, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 3.13-3.10 (m, 1H),2.88-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.49 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.30 (m, 3H), 2.12 (m, 1H),1.86-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.7-1.6 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 489.0.HPLC (max plot) 94.24%; RT 2.44 min Example 173:1-[1-(3-Methylbutyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

23 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.05-8.03 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.80 (d,J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (bs, 3H), 3.89 (m,2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 3.12-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.27 (m,3H), 2.10 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.57 (m,1H), 1.31-1.22 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.82 (d, J = 6.7 Hz, 6H). MS (ESI+): 487.0.HPLC (max plot) 95.39%; Rt 3.03 min Example 174:1-(1-Benzylpiperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

9 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.02-8.0 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (t, J = 7.8 Hz,1H), 7.73-7.69 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),7.33-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.23-7.20 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.69 (m, 3H), 3.88 (m, 2H),3.68-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.42 (m, 1H), 3.32 (m, 1H), 3.05-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.91-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.28 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.96 (m, 3H), 1.82- 1.72 (m, 2H).MS (ESI+): 507.0. HPLC (max plot) 92.29%; Rt 2.94 min Example 219:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

21 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 mHz): δ 8.05-8.03 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (t, J = 7.4 Hz,1H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77(s, 2H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 3.12-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.86 (m,1H), 2.36-2.34 (m, 3H), 2.11 (m, 1H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.71 (m, 2H),1.33-1.30 (m, 2H), 0.91 (s, 9H). MS (ESI+): 501.3. HPLC (max plot)96.24%; Rt 3.40 min. Example 220:1-[1-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

21 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 mHz): δ8.05-8.03 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (t, J = 7.4 Hz,1H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77(s, 2H), 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 6H), 3.12-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.86 (m,1H), 2.36-2.34 (m, 3H), 2.11 (m, 1H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.71 (m, 2H),1.33-1.30 (m, 2H), 0.91 (s, 9H). MS (ESI+): 501.3. HPLC (max plot)96.24%; Rt 3.40 min Example 222:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

13 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400MHz): δ 8.18-8.16 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79- 7.76 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.59 (m, 2H), 4.77-4.61 (m, 3H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 3.80 (m, 6H),3.19-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.95- 2.74 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.55 (m,1H), 2.36- 2.29 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 3H), 1.96-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.75 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 513.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.57%; Rt 2.76 minExample 223: 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4,4,4-trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5- dioxide

10 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.05-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.81 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.85- 4.77 (m, 3H), 3.98-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.89 (m, 2H),3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 3.14-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.48 (m, 1H),2.14-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.89 (m, 3H), 1.78 (m, 2H),MS (ESI+): 595.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.52%; Rt 3.59 min. Example 225:1-{1-[2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

74 mg (74%) of the title compound as colorless semi solid. ¹H NMR(CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ 8.17-8.15 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.75 (m, 1H),7.69-7.67 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.60 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.60 (m, 3H),4.16 (m, 2H), 3.80 (m, 6H), 3.65-3.59 (m, 4H), 3.53-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.34(s, 3H), 3.29 (m, 1H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.68 (m,1H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.89 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):519.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.77%; Rt 2.59 min Example 253:N,N-Dimethyl-2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethanamine

13 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow gummy solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃,400 MHz): δ 8.15-8.13 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (m, 2H), 6.64-7.62 (m,1H), 4.94 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.14 (m, 2H), 3.80 (m, 7H),3.27-3.25 (m, 1H), 3.02-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.78 (m, 4H), 2.63 (m, 6H),2.20-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.92 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 488.3. HPLC (max plot)95.34; Rt 3.79 min. Example 258:1-[1-(3-Methoxypropyl)azepan-4-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

14 mg of the title compound as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ8.17-8.15 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 2H), 5.07 (m, 1H),4.65 (s, 2H), 4.14 (bs, 2H), 3.75 (m, 6H), 3.48-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s,3H), 3.03- 2.82 (m, 6H), 2.42 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 503.3. HPLC (max plot) 99.02%; Rt 2.57 min Example259: 1-(2-Isopropylphenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

13.9 mg of the title compound as a brown solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):δ 8.17-8.15 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 2H), 5.07 (m, 1H),4.65 (s, 2H), 4.14 (brs, 2H), 3.75 (m, 6H), 3.47 (t, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H),3.03-2.82 (m, 6H), 2.42 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 503.3. HPLC (max plot: 99.0%; Rt 2.57 min. Example 309:6-Chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

35 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 7.84-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.78 (m, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.66 (bs, 1H),3.94 (bs, 2H), 3.66 (bs, 6H), 3.49-3.52 (m, 4H), 3.14-3.18 (m, 1H),2.86-2.90 (m, 1H), 1.69-2.47 (m, 14H). MS (ESI+): 563.8. Example 386:Enantiomer B of 6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-chloro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 853 mg (75%) ofthe title compound as a beige solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ7.91-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.72 (m, 3H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.74-4.58 (m, 1H),4.03-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.57-3.41 (m, 4H), 3.22-3.08 (m,1H), 2.97-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.50-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.44-2.22 (m, 7H), 2.19-1.83(m, 3H), 1.83-1.54 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): 564.5. HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt6.21 min. [α]²⁵ D +1.17 (1.1, EtOH). Example 441: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[3-(3,3-difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-oxopropyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide togive 70 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.06 (dd, J = 1.1, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.67 (m, 3H),3.98-3.85 (m, 3H), 3.74-3.60 (m, 8H), 3.48 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.49- 2.26 (m, 5H),2.18-1.59 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 578.6 HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 2.32 minExample 450: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 40 mg of thetitle compound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.06 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75(t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.96-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.59 (m, 4H),3.34 (s, 8H), 3.27-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.45- 2.33 (m, 4H),2.22-1.86 (m, 3H), 1.85-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.67- 1.56 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+):514.4. HPLC (max plot) 92.8%; Rt 5.91 min Example 362: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 160 mg of thetitle compound as a pale yellow foam. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 8.05(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.75 (dd, J = 11.7, 4.4Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.91 (d, J = 2.3 Hz, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.54 (t,J = 12.5 Hz, 4H), 3.17 (d, J = 10.1 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 1H),2.64 (t, J = 6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.47-2.33 (m, 3H), 2.21-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.77 (s,2H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.59 min. MS (ESI+): 536.3. Example 363:Enantiomer B of 1-{1-[2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 210 mg (74%) ofthe title compound as a pale yellow foam. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ8.05 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J = 11.4, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 7.84(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 4.73 (d, J= 10.5 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 2H), 3.66(s, 6H), 3.22 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 2.61-2.35(m, 8H), 2.27 (s, 2H), 2.17-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.53 (m, 6H). HPLC (maxplot) 79.1%; Rt 2.30 min. MS (ESI+): 546.4. Example 364: Enantiomer B of1-(1-{2-[3-fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 190 mg of thetitle compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05 (dd,J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75(t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.24 (s, 1H), 5.05 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.91 (s,2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.33 (s, 4H), 3.21 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.00-2.67(m, 3H), 2.67-2.35 (m, 9H), 2.26 (d, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.19- 1.57 (m,8H). HPLC (max plot) 67.6%; Rt 1.82 min. MS (ESI+): 532.4. Example 221:1-[1-(2-fluoroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide togive 30 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ = 8.18-8.17 (dd, J = 7.7, 0.9 Hz 1H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 1H),7.65-7.61 (t, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.79-4.61 (m, 4H), 4.55-4.53 (t, J = 4.7Hz, 1H), 4.16 (m, 2H), 3.80 (m, 6H), 3.30-3.27 (m, 1H), 3.03-3.06 (m,1H), 2.87-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.63 (m, 1H), 2.24-2.09(m, 2H), 2.17 (m, 1H), 1.92 (m, 1H), 1.57 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot):97.23%; Rt 2.32 min. MS (ESI+): 463.0. Example 367: Enantiomer B of1-(1-{2-[(3R)-3-fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 135 mg (48%) ofthe title compound as a yellow foam solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO) δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J = 10.8, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J =7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (s, 1H), 5.11 (s, 1H), 4.79(s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.61 (m, 6H), 3.24 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.54 (m, 7H),2.09 (m, 4H), 1.97-1.63 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 532.3 Example 370:Enantiomer B of 1-{1-[2-(2,2-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 130 mg (74%) ofthe title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.06 (dd, J =1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.75 (t, J =7.56 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 4.00-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.60 (m, 6H),3.53-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.31 (m,4H), 2.30-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.19-1.65 (m, 8H), 1.06 (d, J = 3.3 Hz, 6H).HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.37 min. MS (ESI+): 558.5. Example 377:Enantiomer B of 1-{1-[2-(3-methylmorpholin-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 190 mg (84%) ofthe title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.06 (dd, J =1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H),3.96-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.61 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.52 (dd, J =3.3, 10.6 Hz, 1H), 3.44-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.18 (m, 2H), 302- 2.55 (m,5H), 2.48-1.90 (m, 8H), 1.85-1.61 (m, 3H), 1.83 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 3H).HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 1.92 min. MS (ESI+): 544.4. Example 378:Enantyiomer B of 1-(1-{2-[(2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 75 mg of thetitle compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 8.06 (dd, J = 1.2,7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (t, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 3.96-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.76 (m, 1H),3.72-3.61 (m, 4H), 3.51-3.38 (m, 3H), 3.28-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.85 (m,1H), 2.81-2.65 (m, 3H), 2.43-2.34 (m, 3H), 2.29-1.91 (m, 4H), 1.86. 1.66(m, 2H), 1.60-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.09 (d, J = 6.5 Hz, 1H), 1 (dd, J = 2.1,6.2 Hz, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 99.0%; Rt 1.94 min. MS (ESI+): 558.4.Example 385: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(2-methylmorpholin-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 190 mg (84%) ofthe title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 8.09-8.02 (m,1H), 7.98-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H),3.96-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.73- 3.59 (m, 7H), 3.44-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.17 (m,1H), 2.95- 2.84 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.54 (m, 3H), 2.46-2.32 (m, 3H), 2.19-1.55 (m, 8H), 0.99 (dd, J = 2.7, 6.3 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt2.55 min. MS (ESI+): 544.4. Example 345: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 195 mg of thetitle compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ 8.05 (dd, J = 7.8,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.68 (m,1H), 5.06-4.55 (m, 3H), 4.00-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.55-3.46(m, 4H), 3.32-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.28-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.90 (d, J = 10.7 Hz,1H), 2.46-2.24 (m, 7H), 2.21-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.84-1.61 (m, 2H). HPLC (maxplot) 99.5%; Rt 1.54 min. [α]²⁵D −3.79 (c 1.06, DCM). Example 468:Enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide togive 85 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.14-8.12 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 8.07-8.05 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H),7.88-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.71 (m, 1H), 6.85-6.84 (d, J = 3.0 Hz, 2H),4.91 (bs, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.28-4.24 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.95- 3.88(m, 3H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 5H), 3.52-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.11- 3.04 (m, 1H),2.23-1.80 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 494.2. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 2.12 minExample 406: 6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

62 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.98-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.41(m, 1H), 6.21-6.20 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.64 (bs, 1H), 4.24 (bs, 2H),3.90 (bs, 2H), 3.66 (bs, 6H), 3.15-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.74 (m, 3H),2.49- 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.66 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 529.3. HPLC (max plot)96.5%; Rt 2.00 min. Example 413:6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

27 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.27 (m, 2H), 7.92-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.66 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s,2H), 4.71 (br s, 1H), 3.92 (br s, 2H), 3.66 (b s, 6H), 3.21 (br s, 1H),2.89 (m, 2H), 2.73 (s, 1H), 1.70-2.43 (m, 14H). MS (ESI+): 548.4.Example 414:1-{1-[2-(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

37 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.92-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.56 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.74 (bs,1H), 3.91 (bs, 2H), 3.66 (bs, 6H), 3.58-3.49 (t, J = 12 Hz, 4H),3.15-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.90- 2.87 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.37 (m,2H), 2.12- 1.66 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 519.3. HPLC (max plot) 97.7%; Rt2.05 min Example 349: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5- dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer A of 6-fluoro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 93 mg of thetitle compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.87-7.93(m, 2H), 7.58-7.64 (m, 1H), 5.28 (br s, 1H), 4.92 (br s, 2H), 3.09-3.84(m, 24H), 1.91-2.28 (m, 4H) MS (ESI+): 548.4. HPLC (max plot) 98.1%; Rt2.27 min. HPLC (chiralpack OZ-3, MeOH/0.1% DEA, max plot): Rt 22.54 min.Example 350: Enantiomer B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5- dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 20 mg of thetitle compound as a white powder. MS (ESI+): 548.4. HPLC (max plot)99.7%; Rt 2.23 min. HPLC (chiralpack OZ-3, MeOH/0.1% DEA, max plot):100.0%, Rt 18.14 min. [α]²⁵ D −0.34 (1.2, EtOH). Example 428: EnantiomerB of 6-methoxy-1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 37 mg of thetitle compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.86-7.80(t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.30 (m, 2H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 4.66-4.62 (m, 1H),3.94 (s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.44-3.41 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H),3.16-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.39 (m,1H), 2.10-1.69 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 505.4. HPLC (max plot) 99.1%; Rt 1.68min. Example 467: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methyl-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 33 mg (34%) ofthe title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ7.80-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.51 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H),4.66 (m, 1H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.44-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s,3H), 3.13 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.65 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 489.3. HPLC (max plot)97.7%; Rt 2.05 min Example 394: Enantiomer B of7-methoxy-1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 30 mg (94%) ofthe title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 10.70(s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J= 8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.89-3.53 (m,13H), 3.53-3.37 (m, 3H), 3.15-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.08 (t, J = 34.5 Hz, 4H)..MS (ESI+): 505.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 2.39 min

Procedure AH Example 348 Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Enantiomer A of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (274 mg; 0.57 mmol; 1.00 eq.), morpholine (199 μl; 2.29mmol; 4.00 eq.), sodium iodide (85 mg; 0.57 mmol; 1.00 eq.) and K₂CO₃(237 mg; 1.72 mmol; 3.00 eq.) are taken up in ACN (6 mL). The reactionmixture is stirred at 60° C. overnight. The reaction mixture is dilutedin DCM and washed with water, brine, then dried over MgSO₄ andevaporated. Purification by flash chromatography (DCM/MeOH 0 to 5%)followed by dissolution in ACN : water and freeze drying gives the titlecompound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (dd, J=1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (td, J =1.3, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.81 (m, 11-1),7.80-7.70 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.62 (m, 3H), 4.05-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.58 (m,6H), 3.56-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.32-3.08 (m, 3I-1), 2.91 (d, J =10.8 Hz, 1H),2.46-2.22 (m, 8H), 2.20-1.60 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 530.46. HPLC (max plot)99.4%; Rt 1.56 min. [α]²⁵D+4.20 (c 1.09, DCM).

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AH

Example 290:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

42 mg of the title compound as a white powder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ δ 8.04(d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (q, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H),4.79 (s, 2H), 4.73 (s, 1H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 5H), 3.60-3.48 (m,4H), 3.00 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 2H), 2.47-2.33 (m, 6H), 2.31-2.00 (m, 5H).HPLC (max plot) 74.2%; Rt 1.65 min. MS (ESI+): 529.9. Example 429:Enantiomer B of1-{1-[3-(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)-3-oxopropyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 25 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.06 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98- 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.71 (m, 2H),4.82-4.67 (m, 3H), 4.57 (t, J = 12.7 Hz, 2H), 4.24 (t, J = 12.8 Hz, 2H),3.94-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.73- 3.58 (m, 5H), 3.21-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.82 (m,1H), 2.74-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.48-2.25 (m, 3H), 2.19-1.65 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+):564.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 2.65 min Example 433: Enantiomer B ofmethyl 3-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}propanoate

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 90 mg (75%) of the title compound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.06 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (t, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 7.89-7.71 (m, 2H), 4.89-4.65 (m, 3H), 4.02-3.76 (m, 3H), 3.75-3.50(m, 9H), 3.27-3.10 (m, 1H), 3.08- 2.79 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.55 (m, 2H),2.47-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.26-1.53 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 503.4. HPLC (max plot)93.9%; Rt 1.93 min Example 434: Enantiomer B of6-Fluoro-1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give73 mg of the titlecompound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.02-7.89 (m,1H), 7.71-7.51 (m, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.79-4.61 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.82 (m,2H), 3.79-3.55 (m, 6H), 3.50- 3.37 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.10 (m,1H), 2.96-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.48-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.00(m, 2H), 2.00- 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.58 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 493.4. HPLC(max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.92 min Example 438: Enantiomer B of2-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)ethanamine

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrotriochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give14 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (t, J = 7.3 Hz,1H), 7.85 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.85-4.67 (m,3H), 3.98-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.75- 3.58 (m, 7H), 3.29-3.18 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s,3H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.57-2.48 (m, 4H), 2.43-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.16 (s,3H), 2.14-1.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 532.6. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt1.75 min. Example 439: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give15 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (dd, J = 1.1, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (tr, J = 7.7Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.70(m, 3H), 3.96-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.57 (m, 7H),3.26-3.16 (m, 2H), 3.12 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 3H), 2.96-2.84 (m, 1H),2.70-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.47- 2.31 (m, 4H), 2.20-1.47 (m, 8H). MS (ESI+):544.6. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.75 min Example 444: Enantiomer B ofN-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)acetamide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive61 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.71 (m, 2H), 4.83- 4.71 (m, 3H), 3.94-3.86 (m, 2H),3.72-3.60 (m, 5H), 3.27-3.02 (m, 4H), 2.93-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.33 (m,3H), 2.19-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.76-1.64 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+):502.4. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.84 min Example 445: Enantiomer B of2-methoxy-N-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)ethanamine

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 32 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.89 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.71 (m,2H), 4.85-4.71 (m, 3H), 3.97-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.58 (m, 6H), 3.45-3.38(m, 3H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.17-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.59(m, 4H), 2.48- 2.32 (m, 2H), 2.22-1.61 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 518.5. HPLC(max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.80 min Example 446: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3-methoxyazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give35 mg of the title compound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.06 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.90 (m, 1H),7.89-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.7 (m, 1H), 4.84-4.69 (m, 3H), 3.96-3.86 (m,2H), 3.73-3.59 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.27 (m, 6H), 3.23-3.14(m, 1H), 2.94- 2.71 (m, 3H), 2.6-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.46-2.29 (m, 3H),2.19-1.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 530.5. HPLC (max plot) 80.5%; Rt 1.85 minExample 448: Enantiomer B of2-methoxy-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)ethanamine

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give75 mg of the title compound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (t, J = 7.7 Hz,1H), 7.84 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.69 (m,3H), 3.96-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.72- 3.60 (m, 5H), 3.38-3.31 (m, 8H), 3.24-3.18(m, 1H), 3.16 (s, 4H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.55 (m, 5H), 2.47-2.36(m, 2H), 2.19- 1.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 576.6. HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt6.17 min. Example 460: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(4-methoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give115 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.84(d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.8 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.70 (m, 3H),3.96-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.61 (m, 5H), 3.28-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.20 (s, 3H),3.16-3.04 (m, 2H), 2.94- 2.84 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.33 (m,4H), 2.16-1.85 (m, 6H), 1.85-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.40-1.25 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):558.6. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.77 min Example 463: Enantiomer B of1-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)piperidin-4-ol

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give60 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 5 8.05 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.89 (m, 1H),7.84 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.69 (m, 3H),4.55-4.46 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.60 (m, 5H), 3.28-3.18 (m,2H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.3 (m, 4H), 2.17-1.85(m, 5H), 1.84- 1.54 (m, 5H), 1.39-1.20 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 544.5. HPLC(max plot) 100.0%; Rt 1.63 min Example 465: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-piperidin-1-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give90 mg (82%) of the title compound as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.06 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m,1H), 7.84 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80- 7.71 (m, 1H), 4.79 (bs, 3H),3.97-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.59 (m, 6H), 3.27-3.17 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.96 (m,1H), 2.96-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.35 (m, 5H), 2.19-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.52(m, 5H), 1.52- 1.29 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 528.3. HPLC (max plot) 68.1%; Rt1.96 min. Example 424: Enantiomer B of6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 164 mg of thetitle compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.85-7.80(t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 2H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.66 (m, 1H), 3.94(s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.56-3.49 (m, 4H), 3.18-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.87(m, 1H), 2.76-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.50- 2.33 (m, 7H), 2.06-1.67 (m, 6H). MS(ESI+): 560.5. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 1.52 min Example 442:Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give57 mg of the titlecompound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.84-7.78 (t, J= 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.32 (m, 2H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 4.65-4.62 (m, 1H), 3.94(s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 5H), 3.58-3.50 (t, J = 9.0 Hz, 4H), 3.12-3.09 (m, 1H),2.90-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.43-2.36 (m, 4H), 2.10-1.63 (m,5H). MS (ESI+): 566.6. HPLC (max plot) 98.1%; Rt 1.86 min. Example 443:Enantiomer B of 1-{1-[2-(3-fluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give10 mg of the titlecompound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.15 (s, 1H),7.85-7.80 (t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 2H), 5.22-4.99 (m, 2H),4.71 (s, 2H), 4.65 (m, 1H), 3.94 (s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.50 (m, 2H),3.06-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.51 (m, 1H), 2.34-1.63 (m, 9H). MS (ESI+): 548.5.HPLC (max plot) 95.3%; Rt 1.53 min Example 471: Enantiomer B of6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-methyl-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give83 mg (75%) of thetitle compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.79-7.74(m, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.51 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.70-4.63(m, 1H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 7H), 3.52-3.49 (m, 4H), 3.18-3.16 (m,2H), 2.90-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.43-1.64 (m, 12H). MS (ESI+):544.4. HPLC (max plot) 94.9%; Rt 1.88 min Example 472: Enantiomer B of7-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give10 mg of the titlecompound as a yellow foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.99-7.86 (m,2H), 7.82 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90-4.67 (m, 3H), 4.77 (d, J = 10.4 Hz,1H), 3.95-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.55-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.21 (d, J= 10.1 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (d, J = 9.9 Hz, 1H), 2.45-2.27 (m, 7H), 2.16-1.86(m, 4H), 1.85-1.60 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 548.5. HPLC (max plot) 66.6%; Rt1.97 min. HPLC (Chiralpack IA, EtOH/0.1%DEA, max plot): 99.57%, Rt 8.87min (enantiomer A: Rt 7.81 min). [α]²⁵ D −1.87 (1.1, MeOH) Example 474:Enantiomer B of 7-fluoro-1-{1-[2-(4-methoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-fluoro-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give60 mg (61%) of thetitle compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.95-7.86(m, 2H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.80-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.87(m, 2H), 3.71-3.61 (m, 6H), 3.19 (s, 4H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.88 (d, J= 10.0 Hz, 1H), 2.68- 2.57 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.30 (m, 2H), 2.20-1.84 (m,6H), 1.82-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.38-1.22 (m, 4H).. MS (ESI+): 576.4. HPLC (maxplot) 57.0%; Rt 2.07 min Example 382: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give75 mg of the titlecompound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.80 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J = 8.7, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.73(d, J = 16.4 Hz, 3H), 3.93 (s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.54 (t, J = 12.5 Hz,4H), 3.15 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (d, J = 9.5 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (t, J =6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.39 (t, J = 8.2 Hz, 3H), 2.15-1.63 (m, 5H).. MS (ESI+):566.4. HPLC (max plot) 98.9%; Rt 2.48 min. Example 383: Enantiomer B of7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give90 mg (82%) of thetitle compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.79 (d, J= 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J = 13.1, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 4.74 (d, J = 13.4 Hz,3H), 3.93 (s, 5H), 3.62 (d, J = 19.2 Hz, 6H), 3.56-3.43 (m, 4H), 3.21(d, J = 10.1 Hz, 1H), 2.87 (dd, J = 17.1, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 2.55-2.45 (m,2H), 2.46-2.23 (m, 7H), 2.15-1.60 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 560.4. HPLC (maxplot) 64.8%; Rt 2.04 min. Example 384: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give75 mg of the titlecompound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.79 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dt, J = 8.6, 2.7 Hz, 2H), 5.05-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.74 (d, J =12.0 Hz, 3H), 4.56 (s, 1H), 3.93 (s, 5H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 3.25-2.98 (m,3H), 2.90 (d, J = 10.7 Hz, 1H), 2.38 (m, 4H), 2.17-1.51 (m, 11H). MS(ESI+): 576.5. HPLC (max plot) 68.7%; Rt 2.03 min Example 453:Enantiomer B of 8-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 8-methoxy-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give23 mg of the titlecompound as an orange foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.98 (d, J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.16 (m, 2H), 4.74 (m, 3H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 3.91 (m,2H), 3.65 (m, 5H), 3.57-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.30-3.23 (m, 2H), 2.92 (m, 2H),2.44-2.24 (m, 6H), 2.20-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.73 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 560.3.HPLC (max plot) 66.6%; Rt 1.81 min Example 490: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give 121 mg of thetitle compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.04-7.92(m, 3H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.70 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.58(m, 6H), 3.58-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.29- 3.16 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H),2.46-2.23 (m, 7H), 2.20-1.57 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 614.3. HPLC (max plot)99.9%; Rt 5.01 min Example 353: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer A of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 217 mg (81%) of the title compound as a pink solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 11.86-11.76 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.90 (m, 1H),7.78-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.57 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.66 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.89 (m,2H), 4.24- 4.12 (m, 1H), 4.04-3.87 (m, 4H), 3.68-3.56 (m, 8H), 3.37-3.23(m, 4H), 2.82-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.13-1.71 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 505.33. HPLC(max plot) 98.2%; Rt 2.27 min. HPLC (Chiralcel OJ-H, MeOH/01%DEA, maxplot): Rt 5.49 min. [α]²⁵ D +12.53 (c 1.1, EtOH) Example 354: EnantiomerB of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5- dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 210 mg (85%) of the title compound as a pink powder.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 11.48-11.36 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.89 (m, 1H),7.77-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.58 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.82-5.68 (m, 1H),4.94-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.80 (m, 4H), 3.67-3.59 (m, 8H), 3.39-3.21 (m,4H), 2.86-2.56 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.51 (m, 6H), 1.27-1.12 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):533.4. HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 2.55 min. [α]²⁵ D− 13.18 (c 1.56,EtOH). HPLC (Chiralcel OJ-H, MeOH/0.1% DEA, max plot): 98.94%; Rt 9.01min. Example 355: Enantiomer B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 178 mg (72%) of the title compound as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 11.86-11.76 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.90 (m,1H), 7.78-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.57 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.66 (m, 1H), 4.96-4.89(m, 2H), 4.24- 4.12 (m, 1H), 4.04-3.87 (m, 4H), 3.68-3.56 (m, 8H),3.37-3.23 (m, 4H), 2.82-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.13-1.71 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+):505.4. HPLC (max plot) 97.9%; Rt 2.31 min. HPLC (Chiralcel OJ-H,MeOH/0.1% DEA, max plot): 98.21%; Rt 5.96 min. [α]²⁵ D− 13.78 (c 1.09,EtOH). Example 356: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer A of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 230 mg (86%) of the title compound as a pink solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 11.48-11.36 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.89 (m, 1H),7.77-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.58 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.82-5.68 (m, 1H),4.94-4.89 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.80 (m, 4H), 3.67-3.59 (m, 8H), 3.39-3.21 (m,4H), 2.86-2.56 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.51 (m, 6H), 1.27-1.12 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):533.43. HPLC (max plot) 96.4%; Rt 2.51 min. HPLC (Chiralcel OJ-H,MeOH/01%DEA, max plot): Rt 11.20 min. [α]²⁵ D +12.77 (c 1.38, EtOH).Example 343: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer A of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 167 mg of the title compound as an off white solid.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 10.78 (bs, 1H), 7.96-7.84 (m, 2H),7.64-7.58 (m, 1H), 5.32 (bs, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.79 (m, 5H),3.68-3.57 (m, 7H), 3.30-3.16 (m, 5H), 3.01-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.23-2.03 (m,4H), 1.69-1.35 (m, 5H), 1.23- 1.15 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 547.4. HPLC (maxplot) 97.7%; Rt 2.61 min. Example 344: Enantiomer B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 152 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 10.75 (bs, 1H), 7.96-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.58(m, 1H), 5.32 (bs, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.83-3.79 (m, 5H), 3.68-3.57 (m,7H), 3.30-3.13 (m, 5H), 3.01-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.23-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.54(m, 5H), 1.23- 1.12 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 547.4. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%;Rt 2.63 min

Procedure AJ Example 3601-{3-[2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a suspension of3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenol(206.5 mg; 0.49 mmol; 1 eq.), potassium carbonate (401.6 mg; 2.91 mmol;5.99 eq.) and sodium iodide (11.7 mg; 0.08 mmol; 0.16 eq.) in DMF (4 ml)is added N-(2-chloroethyl)-imidazole hydrochloride (158.4 mg; 0.95 mmol;1.95 eq.). The suspension is stirred at 80° C. 2 days then in themicrowave at 120° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture is diluted withwater and the product is extracted with EtOAc. The combined organiclayer is washed with water then with brine, dried over MgSO4 and thesolvent removed under vacuum to afford a brown residue. Afterpurification by flask chromatography (silica; DCM/MeOH 98/2 to 0/100),it affords the title compound as a fluffy yellow powder. 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): δ 8.07-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.55-7.44 (m, 1H),7.28-7.13 (m, 3H), 7.09-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.83 (m, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H),4.44-4.22 (m, 4H), 4.00-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.55 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot)93.5%; Rt 2.48 min. MS (ESI+): 520.4.

Example 3403-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{3-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AJ,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{3-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenoland 1-(2-bromo ethyl)-1H-pyrazole to afford the title compound as awhite powder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.07-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.75 (m, 1H),7.70-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.14 (m,1H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.92-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.26-6.18(m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.55-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.88(m, 2H), 3.76-3.56 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 96.2%; Rt 4.14 min. MS(ESI+): 520.3.

Example 3411-[3-(2-Methoxyethoxy)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AJ,1-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenoland 2-bromoethyl methylether to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.09-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.56 (m, 2H),7.56-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.11-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.97-6.82 (m,1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.25-4.08 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.53 (m,8H), 3.29 (s, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 3.53 min. MS (ESI+): 484.3.m.p.=[142-144]° C. on Optimelt.

Procedure AK Example 1681-{4-[4-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl methanesulfonate (230 mg; 0.44 mmol; 1 eq.) in DMF (10mL) are added K₂CO₃ (184 mg; 1.33 mmol; 3 eq.) and 4-methoxypiperidine(102 mg; 0.89 mmol; 2 eq.) . The reaction mixture is stirred at 85° C.for 30 min then diluted with water, extracted with EtOAc, washed dEtOAc,washed with brine and dried over MgSO₄. The solvent is removed and theresidue is purified by MD-Autoprep to afford the title compound as awhite solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.50 (m, 6H),6.88-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.01-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.71-3.62 (m, 8H),3.27 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.14 (m, 2H),1.92-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.44 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 2.23 min.MS (ESI+): 537.0.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AK

Example 167:1-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

110 mg of the title compound as a white powder. HPLC (max plot) 99.3%;Rt 2.27 min. MD (ESI+): 524.8. Example 169:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

42 mg title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ 8.04-8.01 (m,1H), 7.66-7.46 (m, 6H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.98-3.95 (m,2H), 3.68-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.41-2.35 (m, 4H), 1.57-1.38 (m,6H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.25 min; MS (ESI+): 507.1. Example 226:N,N-Dimethyl-1-{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanamine

18 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.47 (m, 6H), 6.85- 6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),3.96-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.20 (s, 6H). HPLC(max plot) 99.1%; Rt 1.90 min. MS (ESI+): 466.8. Example 227:1-{4-[(3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}pyrrolidin-3-ol

20 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.46 (m, 6H), 6.85- 6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.74-4.72 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.19 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m,8H), 2.75-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.47-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.38-2.34(m, 1H), 2.08-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.54 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 99.2%; Rt1.85 min; MS (ESI+): 508.8. Example 228:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.46 (m, 6H), 6.86-6.83 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.96-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.60 (m, 8H), 1.75-1.71 (m,4H), 2.50-2.47 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 99.5%; Rt 2.01 min. MS (ESI+):492.8. Example 229:1-(4-{[3-(Methylsulfonyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

32 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.44 (m, 6H), 6.88- 6.78 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.05-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.90-3.56 (m, 9H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.78 (m, 2H),2.74-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.04 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 95.5%; Rt 2.55min; MS (ESI+): 571.0. Example 233:1-(4-{[3-(3-Methylbutoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

82 mg of the title compound as an orange powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.11-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.39 (m, 6H), 6.92-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.12-3.85 (m, 3H), 3.85- 3.53 (m, 8H), 3.47-3.21 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.33 (m,4H), 2.15- 1.92 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.36 (q, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H),0.86 (dd, J = 6.6; 1.8 Hz, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 99%; Rt 3.78 min; MS(ESI+): 578.9; m.p. = [120-123]° C. on Optimelt; Example 267:1-{4-[(3-Methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

264 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.43 (m, 6H), 6.90- 6.79 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H),4.05-3.84 (m, 3H), 3.80-3.54 (m, 8H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.79-2.67 (m, 1H),2.67-2.54 (m, 1H), 2.54-2.39 (m, 2H), 2.10-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.61 (m,1H). HPLC (max plot) 99.9%; Rt 2.61 min. MS (ESI+): 522.8. Example 268:1-{4-[(4,4-Difluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

426 mg (83%) of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.44 (m, 6H), 6.87-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.03-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.76- 3.56 (m, 8H), 2.62-2.51 (m, 4H), 2.10-1.84 (m,4H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 2.82 min. MS (ESI+): 542.8. Example 269:1-(4-[(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

455 mg of the title compound as a white powder. HPLC (max plot) 99.3%;Rt 2.74 min; MS (ESI+): 542.8. CHN analysis: [C27H28N4O4SF2] Corrected:C58.79%, H5.30%, N10.16%; Found: C58.93%, H5.35%, N10.11%. Example 271:1-{4-[(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

276 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.44 (m, 6H), 6.88- 6.78 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.05-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.87 (bs, 2H), 3.78-3.55 (m, 10H). HPLC (max plot)97.8%; Rt 2.15 min. MS (ESI+): 514.8. m.p. = [218-220]° C. on Optimelt.Example 272:1-{4-[(3-Methoxyazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

317 mg (81%) of the title compound as an off-white powder. 1H NMR(DMSO-d6) δ 8.06-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.68- 7.43 (m, 6H), 6.86-6.79 (m, 1H),4.90 (s, 2H), 4.07-3.90 (m, 3H), 3.75-3.58 (m, 8H), 3.58-3.49 (m, 2H),3.17 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt 2.13 min. MS(ESI+): 508.8. Example 278:1-[4-(Methoxymethyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

93.9 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.48 (m, 6H), 6.92- 6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H),4.55 (s, 2H), 4.04-4.89 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.38 (s, 3H). HPLC(max plot) 99.7%; Rt 3.36 min. MS (ESI+): 454.1. CHN analysis:[C23H23N3O5S] Corrected: C60.91%, H5.11%, N9.27%; Found: C60.30%,H5.06%, N9.22%. Example 234:1-{3-[(4-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

116 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.07-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.45 (m, 5H), 7.38- 7.31 (m, 1H), 6.86-6.78 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.51 (bs, 2H),3.19 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.70-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.14-1.96 (m, 2H),1.81-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.19-1.39 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 2.23min. MS (ESI+): 537.0. Example 236:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

96 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.45 (m, 5H), 7.40- 7.30 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.75 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.48 (m, 8H), 2.67-2.41 (m,8H). HPLC (max plot) 98.3%; Rt 2.24 min. MS (ESI+): 524.7. Example 243:1-(3-{[3-(Methylsulfonyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

51 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.53 (m, 4H), 7.53- 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.37 (m,1H), 6.91-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.05-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.55 (m,9H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.16-1.94 (m,2H). HPLC (max plot) 96.8%; Rt 2.16 min. MS (ESI+): 571.0. Example 244:1-{3-[(3,3-Difluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

11 mg of the title compound as an off-white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.10-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.45 (m, 5H), 7.45-7.33 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.78 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.09- 3.83 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.52 (m, 8H), 2.71-2.54 (m,2H), 2.44- 2.29 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.47 (m, 2H). HPLC (maxplot) 96.8%; Rt 2.35 min. MS (ESI+): 543.1. Example 245:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

23 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51- 7.42 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m,1H), 6.90-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.51 (m,8H), 2.46-2.29 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.54 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 96.6%; Rt2.06 min. MS (ESI+): 493.0 Example 247:1-{3-[(1,1-Dioxidothiomorpholin-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

88 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.10-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.48 (m, 5H), 7.48- 7.38 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.76 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.06-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.51 (m, 8H), 3.12-3.16 (m,4H), 3.16-2.72 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 69.0%; Rt 2.81 min. MS (ESI−):555.1. Example 248:1-[3-(Methoxylmethyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

70 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ8.09-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.52 (m, 4H), 7.52- 7.40 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.79 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.53 (m, 6H),3.29 (s, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 3.36 min. MS (ESI+): 453.7. m.p.= [161-164]° C. on Optimelt. CHN analysis: [C23H23N3O5S] Corrected:C60.91%, H5.11%, N9.27%; Found: C60.28%, H5.08%, N8.95%. Example 260:1-{3-[(4,4-Difluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide(hydrochloride salt)

43 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ11.27-10.92 (bs, 1H), 8.10-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.48 (m, 6H), 7.00-6.88(m, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.56- 4.33 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.32(m, 8H), 3.25- 2.93 (m, 2H), 2.50-2.20 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 94.3%;Rt 2.41 min. MS (ESI+): 542.7. Example 261:1-{3-[(3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

21 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.53 (m, 4H), 7.53- 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.38 (m,1H), 6.86-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.75 (m,2H), 3.75-3.48 (m, 10H). HPLC (max plot) 96.0%; Rt 2.20 min. MS (ESI+):514.7. Example 262:1-{3-[(3-Methoxyazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

25 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ11.08-10.68 (m, 1H), 8.13-7.98 (, 1H), 7.88- 7.51 (m, 6H), 6.94-6.78 (m,1H), 4.92 (bs, 2H), 4.57-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.36-4.08 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.80 (m,2H), 3.80-3. (m, 8H), 3.55-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.22 (s, 3H). HPLC (max plot)96.4%; Rt 2.15 min. MS (ESI+): 508.7. Example 266:1-{3-[(3-Methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

303 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.07-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51- 7.44 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.34 (m,1H), 6.87-6.79 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.01-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.76 (m,1H), 3.76-3.55 (m, 8H), 3.11 (s,3H), 2.71-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.58-2.45 (m,1H), 2.45-2.30 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.52 (m, 1H). HPLC (maxplot) 99.9%; Rt 2.13 min. MS (ESI+): 522.8. Example 235:1-(3-{[3-(3-Methylbutoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

97 mg of the title compound as a yellow powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.42 (m, 6H), 7.42- 7.34 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.79 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.07-3.82 (m, 3H), 3.82-3.53 (m, 8H), 3.33-3.18 (m,2H), 2.77-2.61 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.29 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.71-1.42(m, 2H), 1.43-1.25 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.76 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 96.2%; Rt3.26 min. MS (ESI+): 579.1. Example 237:1-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzyl}piperidin-4-ol

101 mg (100%) of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.43 (m, 5H), 7.41-7.29 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.76 (m,1H), 4.91 (bs, 2H), 4.61- 4.47 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.56 (m,6H), 3.50 (bs, 2H), 3.47-3.36 (m, 1H), 2.70-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.13-1.90 (m,2H), 1.74-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.15 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt2.46 min. m.p. = [121-130]° C. on Optimelt. MS (ESI+): 523.1. Example242:1-{3-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

53 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.09-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.45 (m, 5H), 7.41- 7.30 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.77 (m,1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.81-4.48 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.58 (m,6H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 2.52-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.35-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.50 (m,4H). HPLC (max plot) 97.1%; Rt 2.28 min. MS (ESI+): 525.1. Example 291:1-[3-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

37 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.07-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.70- 7.59 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.48 (m,3H), 7.48-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.23- 7.16 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.83-6.78(m, 1H), 5.29 (s, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.97-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.55 (m,6H). HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 2.13 min. MS (ESI+): 490.2. Example 292:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(1H-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

27 mg (11%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.41 (m, 6H), 7.39-7.33 (m,1H), 6.86-6.77 (m, 1H), 6.28-6.22 (m, 1H), 5.44 (s, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H),3.98-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.54 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 3.22min. MS (ESI+): 490.2. Example 432:1-{4-[(2-Methylmorpholin-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

123 mg (95%) of the title compound as a white powder.¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.44 (m, 6H), 7.88-7.78 (m, 1H),4.91 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.38 (m, 11H), 2.79-2.59 (m, 2H),2.15-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.09-1.00 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+):523.4. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 2.21 min Example 435:1-{4-[(2,6-Dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

62 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.06-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.42 (m, 6H), 6.88-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.90(s, 2H), 4.03-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.50 (m, 10H), 2.82-2.62 (m, 2H),1.81-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.14-0.93 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 537.4. HPLC (max plot)98.4%; Rt 2.29 min Example 436:N-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzyl}tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-amine

95 mg (73%) of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.08-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51-7.39 (m, 2H),6.90-6.79 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.07-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.77 (m, 4H),3.77-3.53 (m, 6H), 3.33-3.18 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.10 (bs,1H), 1.90-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.19 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 523.4. HPLC (maxplot) 98.8%; Rt 5.76 min Example 437:1-{4-[(2,2-Dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

93 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.43 (m, 6H), 6.87-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.90(s, 2H), 4.05-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.58 (m, 8H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.45-2.30(m, 2H), 2.20 (bs, 2H), 1.18 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 537.4. HPLC (max plot)100.0%; Rt 2.26 min. Example 449:N-Methyl-1-{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]phenyl}methanamine

21 mg of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.52 (m, 4H), 7.52-7.41 (m, 2H),6.90-6.80 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.06-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 2H),3.75-3.55 (m, 6H), 2.32 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 453.4. HPLC (max plot)98.6%; Rt 1.90 min Example 470:N-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]benzyl}tetrahydrofuran-3-amine

289 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.54 (m, 4H), 7.54-7.43 (m, 2H),6.92-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.19-3.79 (m, 6H), 3.79-3.51 (m, 6H).MS (ESI+): 439.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 1.83 min

Procedure AL Example 3571-{4-[(3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}methanol(123 mg; 0.28 mmol; 1 eq.) and DIEA (330 μl; 1.93 mmol; 2.56 eq.) in DCM(13 mL) is added at 0° C. methanesulfonlyl chloride (75 μl; 0.97 mmol;1.3 eq.). The solution is stirred for 30 min and allowed to warm up tort. After this time, a suspension of sodium iodide (32 mg; 0.21 mmol;0.28 eq.), K₂CO₃ (336 mg; 2.43 mmol; 3.22 eq.) and 3-methylmorpholine(166 μl; 1.51 mmol; 2 eq.) in DMF (50 mL) is added on thesulfonylchloride mixture. The resulting suspension is stirred at 80° C.for 2h after which time water is added after return to RT. The productis extracted with DCM and the combined organic layer is washed withbrine, dried over MgSO₄ and purified by MD-Autoprep then triturated in amixture of DCM and pentane to afford the title compound as an orangepowder. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 8.02-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.43 (m, 6H),6.87-6.79 (m, 111), 4.91 (s, 211), 4.18-4.03 (m, 111), 4.03-3.88 (m,2H), 3.79-3.56 (m, 8H), 3.56-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.33-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.10(m, 1H), 2.52-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.50-2.36 (m, 111), 2.29-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.03(d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 98.1%; Rt 2.09 min. HPLC (max plot)76.8%; Rt 2.15 min. MS (ESI+): 523.4.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AL

Example 215:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)cyclohexyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3.4 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.03-8.01 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.70(t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.66 (m, 1H), 3.94 (bs, 6H),3.57-3.56 (m, 4H), 2.32-2.26 (m, 4H), 2.13-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.89 (m,5H), 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.22 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 515.5. Example 216:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[6-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

4.5 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 8.70 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.59 (m,3H), 6.91-6.90 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.72 (m,2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.63-3.60 (m, 6H), 2.48-2.49 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+):510.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.76%; Rt 2.36 min Example 217:1-{6-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]pyridin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

8 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.70 (d, J = 2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.57 (m, 3H),6.91-6.89 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.73 (m, 2H),3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.62 (m, 3H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 2H), 1.70 (m,2H), 1.76 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 526.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.95%; Rt 2.59 minExample 251:1-{6-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]pyridin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

2 mg (of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.67- 7.59 (m, 3H), 6.91-6.89(d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 8H), 2.53(m, 6H), 2.43 (m, 2H), 1.54 (m, 4H), 1.41 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 508.0.HPLC (max plot) 95.22%; Rt 2.49 min. Example 252:1-{6-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]pyridin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

12 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.70-8.70 (m, 1H), 8.04-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 3H),6.91-6.89 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.73 (m, 2H),3.67-3.60 (m, 7H), 3.31 (m, 1H), 2.49 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 523.0. HPLC(max plot) 96.64%; Rt 2.16 min. Example 178:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.02-8.0 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 7.64-7.47 (m, 5H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 6.82-6.80 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.47 (m, 2H),2.27 (m, 4H), 1.36 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 507.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.51%; Rt2.73 min Example 179: N,N-Dimethyl-1-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]phenyl}methanamine

white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.02-8.00 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.64-7.48 (m, 5H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 6.82-6.81 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s,2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.44 (m, 2H), 2.11 (m,6H). MS (ESI+): 467.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.03%; Rt 2.49 min. Example 168:1-{4-[(4-Methoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

24 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.01-7.99 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.64- 7.60 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.51 (m,3H), 7.47-7.45 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.82-6.80 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.89(s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.66 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.21(s, 3H), 3.21-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.66 (m, 3H), 2.15-2.11 (m, 2H), 1.82 (m,2H), 1.45-1.42 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 537.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.67%; Rt2.70 min Example 169:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

24 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.01-7.99 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.64- 7.60 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.50 (m,3H), 7.47-7.45 (m, 2H), 6.83-6.81 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H),3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.6 (m, 2H), 3.54 (m, 2H), 2.36 (m, 4H),1.51 (m, 4H), 1.40 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 507.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.42%; Rt2.69 min Example 426:2-Methoxy-N-methyl-N-{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}ethanamine

80 mg of the title compound as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.06-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.43 (m, 6H), 6.87-6.78 (m, 1H), 4.90(s, 2H), 4.04-4.88 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.56 (m, 8H), 3.48 (t, J = 5.9 Hz, 2H),3.25 (s, 3H), 2.58 (t, J = 5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 511.3.HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 6.88 min Example 430:1-{4-[(3-Fluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

68 mg of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.41 (m, 4H),6.87-6.76 (m, 1H), 5.37-5.05 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.06-3.85 (m, 2H),3.76 (s, 2H), 3.73-3.51 (m, 8H), 3.29-3.20 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.10 (m, 1H).MS (ESI+): 497.33. HPLC (max plot) 98.5%; Rt 7.03 min Example 431:2-Methoxy-N-{4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}ethanamine

89 mg (76%) of the title compound as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,300 MHz): δ 8.07-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51-7.42 (m, 2H),6.89-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.01-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.74-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.43 (t, J = 5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.24-3.17 (m,1H), 2.69 (t, J = 5.7 Hz, 2H). MS (ESI+): 497.4. HPLC (max plot) 97.3%;Rt 2.03 min Example 455:N-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-amine

83 mg of the title compound as a brown powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) 300MHz): δ 8.09-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51-7.41 (m, 2H),6.89-6.77 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.08-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.77 (m, 3H),3.77-3.54 (m, 7H), 3.31-3.17 (m, 1H), 3.10-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.62-2.43 (m,2H), 2.04-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.36-1.18(m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 523.23. HPLC (max plot) 99.6%; Rt 2.15 minIntermediate X: Ethyl 1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylate5,5-dioxide

120 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.70-8.70 (d,J = 3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.48 (m,2H), 7.20-7.18 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.39-4.34 (m, 2H),3.59 (m, 6H), 2.40 (m, 4H), 1.34-1.31 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+):469.0

Example 1373-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a suspension of1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide (5.29 g; 14.29 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCE (212 mL) at 0° C.are added dropwise thionyl chloride (3.17 mL; 42.88 mmol; 3 eq.) over 15min then DMF (2 mL). The reaction mixture is stirred at 40° C. for 6 hand then at rt overnight. The solvent is removed under reduced pressureand the residue is taken up in DCE (106 mL). The resulting solution isadded dropwise to a solution of morpholine (26 mL) in DCE (106 mL) at 0°C. over 30 min after which reaction mixture is let to warm to rt andthen heated to 50° C. for 4 h 30. The solvent is removed under reducedpressure. The residue is taken up in DCM and washed with water, brine,dried over MgSO₄ and evaporated under vacuum. The residue is trituratedin ether and then filtered off to afford 5.77 g (79%) of the titlecompound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H),7.66-7.48 (m, 6H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.97-3.94 (m, 2H),3.68-3.60 (m, 12H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 1.94min; MS (ESI+): 509.0. CHN analysis: [C26H28N4O5S] Corrected: C61.40%,H5.55%, N11.02%; Found: C61.27%, H5.62%, N10.95%.

Procedure AM Example 563-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(piperidin-4-ylmethyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of tert-butyl4-{[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]methyl}piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.1 g, 0.21 mmol) in DCM (2.0 mL) is added TFA (0.119 g, 1.05 mmol, 5Eq) and the reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature overnight.The crude reaction mixture is washed with sodium bicarbonate then brineand dried over MgSO₄. The crude residue is purified by flashchromatography to afford the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz) δ 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.88 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.70 (m, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.47 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.91 (s, 2H),3.66-3.63 (m, 6H), 2.98-2.95 (m, 2H), 2.00 (brs, 1H), 1.75-1.69 (m, 1H),1.48-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.24-1.17 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 431.0. HPLC (max plot)97.2%; Rt 2.16 min.

Example Described Below is Obtained Following Procedure AM

Example 140:3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-4-yl]propan-1-amine

12 mg of the title compound as a off-white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.51 (m, 7H), 6.85- 6.82(m, 1H), 4.96-4.91 (m,1H), 4.00-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.76- 3.57 (m, 6H), 2.68-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.98(m, 1H), 1.63- 1.39 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 99.3%; Rt 2.53 min. MS(ESI+): 467.4.

Procedure AN Example 574-benzyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg; 0.24 mmol; 1.0 eq.) in THF (4.0 mL) is added NaH(55% w/w in mineral oil) (12.79 mg; 0.29 mmol; 1.2 Eq.). After 15 minstirring, benzyl bromide (34.81 μL; 0.29 mmol; 1.2 eq.) is added and thereaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 3h. The reaction isquenched with water and the product extracted with EtOAc. The combinedorganic phases are washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The crude residue is recrystallized from EtOHand dried under vacuum to afford the title compound as an off-whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz) δ 8.01-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.58 (m, 4H),7.53-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 3H), 6.89-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.66-6.64 (m,1H), 5.29-5.25 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.53 (m, 5H), 3.45-3.36(m, 2H), 3.26-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.69 (m, 1H). UPLC/MS: (ES+): 500.2,(ES−): 498.3. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt 4.32 min.

Example 584-(cyclopropylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AN,4-(cyclopropylmethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxideand cyclopropylmethyl bromide to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. UPLC/MS: (ES+): 464.1. HPLC (max plot) 98.1%; Rt 4.01 min.

Example 594-ethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AN,4-ethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and iodoethane to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz) δ 8.03-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.53 (m, 7H),6.84-6.81 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.80 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.50 (m,6H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.38 (m, 1H), 0.82 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). HPLC(max plot) 99.8%; Rt 3.67 min.

Example 604,4-dimethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AN,4,4-dimethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and iodomethane to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz) δ 8.06-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.56 (m, 5H),7.51-7.48 (m, 2H), 6.83-6.80 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.65 (m, 4H), 3.59-3.50 (m,4H), 1.60 (s, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 3.40 min.

Example 1124-(3-Methoxypropyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AN,4-(3-methoxypropyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and 1-bromo-3-methoxypropane to afford the title compound asa white solid. HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 3.64 min. MS (ESI+): 482.0.

Example 1114-Benzyl-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AN,4-benzyl-1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from1-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and benzyl bromide to afford the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.93 (m, 1H),7.89-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.07 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.85 (m,2H), 5.20 (q, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (s, 3H), 3.84-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.50(m, 5H), 3.39-3.18 (m, 3H), 2.62-2.55 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 100.0%;Rt 3.35 min. MS (ESI+): 438.2.

Example 3164-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in procedure AN,4-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide andN-fluoro-N′-chloromethyl-triethylenediamine-bis(tetrafluoroborate) toafford the title compound as a white solid. HPLC (max plot) 90.0%; Rt3.12 min. MS (ESI+): 435.8.

Procedure AO Intermediate AO tert-Butyl{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-4-yl]propyl}carbamate

To a solution of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (150 mg; 0.37 mmol; 1 eq.) in THF (3 mL) is added potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (879.19 μl; 0.5 M; 0.44 mmol; 1.2 eq.) and then3-(boc-amino)propyl bromide (104.68 mg; 0.44 mmol; 1.20 eq.) Thereaction mixture is stirred at rt for 2 days. The reaction is notcomplete even after addition of 2 eq. of 3-(boc-amino)propyl bromide. Itis stopped by addition of water. The product is extracted with EtOAc andthe combined organic phases are washed with brine, dried over MgSO4 andconcentrated under reduced pressure, to afford 217 mg (quant) of thetitle compound. HPLC (max plot) 83.1%; Rt 4.08 min. MS (ESI−): 565.5.

Procedure AP Example 1231-[1-(Methylsulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-piperidin-4-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (30 mg, 0.066 mmol) in THF (10 mL) is added triethylamine(40 □l, 0.26 mmol) and the reaction mass is cooled to 0° C. after whichmethane sulfonyl chloride (0.01 mL, 0.099 mmol) is slowly added. Thereaction mixture is slowly warmed to RT then stirred for 12 h. Afterthis time, water is added to the reaction mixture that is then extractedwith EtOAc. The organic layer is separated, dried under sodium sulphateand concentrated under reduced pressure. Compound is then purified byneutral alumina column chromatography (0.2% MeOH in chloroform) toafford the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.20-8.18 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.64 (m,1H), 7.52-7.49 (m, 1H), 4.70 (m, 3H), 4.18 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.81(s, 6H), 2.99-2.94 (t, J=11.4 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.42 (m, 2H),2.24-2.18 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 495.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.19%; Rt 3.18min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inProcedure AP

Example 118: N-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-8-yl]methanesulfonamide

5 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 10.47 (bs, 1H), 7.96-7.94 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.59 (m,3H), 7.53-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.26 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (S, 1H),4.83 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.81 (s, 3H). MS(ESI+): 503.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.26%; Rt 3.26 min. Example 180:N-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]phenyl)methanesulfonamide

5 mg of the title product as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 10.10 (bs, 1H), 8.02-8 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 2H),7.58-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.38 (d J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25- 7.21 (m, 2H),6.95-6.93 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H),3.61 (m, 2H), 2.99 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 503.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.69%; Rt3.35 min Example 135:1[1-(Methylsulfonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

8 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.05-8.03 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.89 (d, J = 3.7 Hz, 1H),7.76-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.94-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.88 (bs, 1H),3.82-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.64 (m, 7H), 3.17-3.11 (t, J = 10.6 Hz, 1H),2.93 (s, 3H), 2.87-2.84 (t, J = 11.4 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.07(m, 1H), 1.94-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.79 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+ H₂0): 512.0.HPLC (max plot) 95.92%; Rt 3.26 min

General Procedure AQ Example 152N,N-Dimethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-7-amine5,5-dioxide

7-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg, 0.20 mmol, 1 eq.), NaOtBu (280 mg, 0.29 mmol, 1.4eq.) are taken in degassed toluene in a sealed tube. Tris(dibenylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (5 mg, 0.005 mmol, 0.025 eq.), 2-ditertiary butylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl biphenyl (3.5 mg, 0.008 mmol, 0.04 eq.)are then added followed by dimethylamine in THF (3 mL, 2 M) and thereaction mixture is heated at 90° C. for 16 h. After this time, reactionmixture is filtered through a celite pad, evaporated and purified bysilica gel flash chromatography to afford the title compound as a palebrown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.61-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.51-7.49(m, 2H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.81-6.79 (dd, J=2.6, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 6.61-6.59 (d,J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.59 (m, 2H),2.97 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 453.0. HPLC (max plot) 91.39%; Rt 4.20 min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AQ

Example 177: N,N-Dimethyl-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]aniline

12 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.00-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.91 (m,2H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 6.65-6.63 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m,2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.92 (s, 6H). MS (ESI+): 453.0. HPLC(max plot) 99.67%: Rt 3.43 min Example 154:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(3-morpholin-4-ylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

19 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.01-8.0 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.62- 7.59 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.40 (t,J= 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (m, 1H),6.84-6.82 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.69 (m,4H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.15 (m, 4H), MS (ESI+):495.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.46%; Rt 3.72 min Example 155:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(4-morpholin-4-ylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

3 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.00-7.98 (t, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61- 7.59 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.33 (m,2H), 7.11-7.09 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.91 (t, J = 4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H),3.95 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.75 (m, 4H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.23(m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 495.0. HPLC (max plot) 94.20%; Rt 3.61 min. Example166:{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}phenylamine

4 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.0 (m, 1H), 7.68- 7.65 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.41(m, 1H), 7.25-7.17 (m, 3H), 7.06-7.01 (m, 4H), 6.91-6.85 (m, 2H), 4.87(s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.66 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H). MS(ESI+): 501.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.16%; Rt 4.71 min Example 181:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(3-pyrrolidin-1-ylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

12 mg of the title product as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.0-7.98 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.31(t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.95 (dd, J = 3.9, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.75-6.73 (t,J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.58- 6.56 (m, 2H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66(m, 4H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.21 (m, 4H), 1.96-1.92 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+):479.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.33%; Rt 4.71 min Example 368:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(1-phenylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

5 mg of the title compound as a white powder. MS (ESI+): 479.2. HPLC(max plot) 96.2%; Rt 4.58 min Example 218:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(1-phenylpiperidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

7 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400MHz) δ 8.19-8.16 (dd, J = 7.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.88- 8.70 (m, 1H),8.68-8.65 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 2H), 6.98-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.90 (m, 1H),4.88 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.18- 4.16 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.96 (m, 1H),3.80-3.74 (m, 7H), 3.32-3.26 (t, J = 10.5 Hz, 1H), 2.89-2.86-(m, 1H),2.29-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.95-2.0 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+):493.0; HPLC (max plot) 99.09%; Rt 3.78 min. Example 484: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-pyridin-3-ylpiperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

7 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300 mHz)δ 8.35-8.36 (d, J = 3 Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.07 (d, J = 3 Hz, 1H), 7.99-8.00(m, 1H), 7.88-7.89 (d, J = 3 Hz, 2H), 7.71-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.40 (m,1H), 7.08-7.22 (m, 1H), 4.97 (bs, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.10-4.12 (m, 1H),3.92 (m, 2H), 3.77- 3.81 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.66 (m, 5H), 3.27-3.31 (m, 1H),2.83-2.92 (m, 1H), 1.90-2.22 (m, 5H). MS (ESI+): 494.2. HPLC (max plot)95.05%; Rt 2.18 min. Intermediate AQ-1:N-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-6-amine

102 mg (76%) yield of the title compound. MS (ESI+): 407.0. Example 156:N-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-8-amine 5,5-dioxide

9 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.63-7.54 (m, 4H), 7.53-7.52 (m, 2H), 6.77-6.74 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 6.71-6.68 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 5.88 (s, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H),3.94 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.59 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.17-3.12 (m,2H), 2.49 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 483.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.75%; Rt 3.63 min

Procedure AR Example 1298-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (160 mg, 0.32 mmol) is dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane:water (4:2)to which is added methyltrifluoroborate potassium salt (80 mg, 0.65mmol) and K₂CO₃ (90 mg, 0.65 mmol). The reaction mixture is degassed for5 min and is added S-phos (6.5 mg, 0.016 mmol) followed by palladiumacetate (3.6 mg, 0.016 mmol). The reaction mixture is heated undermicrowave for 2 h at 120° C. After this time, the reaction mass isconcentrated and purified by silica gel flash chromatography to affordthe title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.90-7.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.52 (m, 2H),7.43-6.55 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H),3.66 (m, 4H), 3.62 (m, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 424.0. HPLC (maxplot) 91.94%; Rt 4.17 min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure Ar

Example 136:1-[1-(Methylsulfonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

21 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.02-8.01 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.36 (m, 3H),7.36 (s, 1H), 6.82-6.80 (d, J =7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H),3.67 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 3.47 (m, 4H), 2.31 (bs, 4H).MS (ESI+): 509.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.71%; Rt 2.49 min Intermediate AR-1:6-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole

40 mg (93%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.48-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.05 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H),6.81 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.67-6.65 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.16 (m,4H), 3.81 (m, 4H), 3.75-3.74 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H). Example 202:6-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

13 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.59-7.58 (m,3H), 7.46-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.37 (m, 2H), 6.69- 6.67 (t, J = 5.1 Hz,1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 2.65 (s,3H). MS (ESI+): 424.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.76%; Rt 4.22 min. Example 139:7-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

19 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.53- 7.50 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.37(d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.71-6.69 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 3.95(m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 424.0.HPLC (max plot) 93.68%; Rt 4.18 min Example 162:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-8-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

15.5 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz): δ 7.96-7.94 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.52(m, 3H), 6.86 (3, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.60(m, 2H), 3.42 (m, 4H), 3.30 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 4H), MS (ESI+): 508.8.HPLC (max plot) 96.17%; Rt 2.54 min

Procedure AS Example 1148-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (200 mg, 0.4 mmol) in toluene (10 mL) is added Na₂CO₃ (65mg, 0.6 mmol) and N-methyl piperidine (961 mg, 0.6 mmol). The reactionmixture is purged with nitrogen for 15 min after which it is purged withcarbon monoxide followed by palladium acetate (4.4 mg, 0.02 mmol) andXanthphos (11 mg, 0.02 mmol). The reaction mixture is heated at 110° C.and refluxed for 12 h under carbon monoxide atmosphere. After this time,solvents are removed under reduced pressure and compound purified bysilica gel flash chromatography to afford the title compound as an offwhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.08-8.06 (d, J =7.6 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 21-1), 6.71 (s, 1H), 4.93 (s, 211),3.94 (m, 211), 3.66-3.60 (m, 6H), 3.45 (bs, 2H), 3.00 (bs, 2H), 2.21 (m,2H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.05 (bs, 2H). MS (ESI+): 536.0. HPLC (max plot)95.74%; Rt 2.45 min.

Example 115N,N-Dimethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-8-carboxamide5,5-dioxide

Following new Procedure AS,N,N-dimethyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-8-carboxamide5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and N,N-dimethylamine to afford the title compound as an offwhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.08-8.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.54 (m, 6H), 6.75 (s, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m,4H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 481. HPLC (maxplot) 95.16%; Rt 3.19 min.

Example 1163,8-Bis(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following new Procedure AS,3,8-bis(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and morpholine to afford the title compound as an off whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.09-8.07 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.64 (m, 4H), 7.57-7.54 (m, 2H), 6.75 (s, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 3.94(m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 3.49 (m, 4H), 3.3 (m, 2H), 3.03 (m,2H). MS (ESI+): 523.0. HPLC (max plot) 95.86%; Rt 3.17 min.

Example 1173-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-8-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Following new Procedure AS,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-8-(piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and piperidine to afford the title compound as an off whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.07-8.05 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.63-7.53 (m, 6H), 6.68 (s, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m,2H), 3.66 (m,4H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 3.42 (m, 2H), 2.98 (m, 2H), 1.54 (m, 2H), 1.40 (m,2H), 1.22 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 521.0. HPLC (max plot) 93.95%; Rt 3.89min.

Procedure AT Example 1571-Biphenyl-3-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

1-(3-Bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg, 0.20 mmol), phenylboronic acid (37 mg, 0.31 mmol),cesium fluoride (124 mg, 0.82 mmol) are taken in dioxane-water (2:1) andbubbled with nitrogen for 5 min. Then bis(triphenyl phosphine)dichloropalladium(II) (21 g, 0.03 mmol) is added to reaction mass and heatedunder microwave irradiation for 1 h at 90° C. The reaction mixture isfiltered through a celite pad, concentrated under reduced pressure andpurified by flash chromatography to afford the title compound as a paleyellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.03-8.01 (m,1H), 7.95-7.93(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.83 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 4H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 2H),7.59-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.96 (m, 4H),3.62-3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 486.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.53%; Rt 4.84min.

Compounds described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure AT

Example 160: 1-(2′-Methylbiphenyl-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

54 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.01-8.00 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.55 (m,4H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.21 (m, 4H), 6.97-6.95 (dd, J = 3.7, 6.2 Hz,1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 2.21(s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 500.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.85%; Rt 5.10 min. Example161: 1-(2′-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

35 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.04-8.01 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 6H), 7.34-7.31 (m,4H), 6.94-6.92 (d, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.68-3.63 (m, 6H),2.30 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 499.8. HPLC (max plot) 97.87%; Rt 5.15 minExample 197: 1-[3-(3-Furyl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

63 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.35 (s, 1H),8.02-8 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.88 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s,1H), 7.63-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.57 (m, 3H), 7.36-7.34 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.07 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.94 (m,2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 476.0. HPLC (max plot)98.26%; Rt 4.5 min. Example 184:1-[3-(3,5-Dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

38 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.03-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.94 (d,J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.9 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m,2H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 505.0. HPLC (max plot)97.82%; Rt 4.14 min Example 185:1-[3-(1-Methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

17 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.01-8.0 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.63- 7.58 (m, 2H),7.58-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.29-7.26 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2 H),3.95 (m, 2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):490.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.49%; Rt 3.64 min Example 186:5-{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1 (4H)-yl]phenyl}pyrimidin-2-amine

51 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.63 (s, 2H), 8.02-8.0 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.88 (m, 2H),7.65-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.40-7.38 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.93 (d, J = 7.7Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 503.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.86%; Rt 2.88 min Example187: 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(3-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

12 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.66-8.65 (d, J = 4.6 Hz, 2H), 8.09-8.07 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H),8.03-8.02 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.63-7.58 (m, 3H),6.94-6.92 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 3.95 (bs, 2H), 3.67 (bs,4H), 3.61 (bs, 2H). MS (ESI+): 487.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.27%; Rt 2.68min Example 188:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{3-[1-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]phenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

25 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.0 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.84- 7.83 (d, J = 7.9Hz, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.28- 7.27 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 6.92-6.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.19 (t, J = 6.4Hz, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.50 (m,4H), 2.72-2.68 (t, J = 6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.38 (m, 4H). MS (ESI+): 589.0. HPLC(max plot) 99.69%; Rt 3.04 min. Example 198:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(3-pyridin-3-ylphenyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

48 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.94 (s, 1H),8.61-8.59 (d, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.15-8.13 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.97(m, 3H), 7.75-7.71 (t, J = 7.9 Hz, 1 H), 7.65- 7.48 (m, 4H), 6.96-6.95(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.96 (m 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61(m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 487.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.58%; Rt 2.68 min.

Procedure AU Example 164{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]phenyl}amine

1-(3-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (150 mg, 0.31 mmol), cupric acetate (6.1 mg, 0.031 mmol),cesium carbonate (200 mg, 0.616 mmol) and acetyl acetone (13 □L, 0.123mmol) are taken in a sealed tube to which is added a solution of DMFpurged with NH₃ gas. The reaction mixture is heated to 90° C. for 24 h.After this time, reaction mixture is concentrated under reduced pressureand purified by silica gel column chromatography (100% EtOAc) to affordthe title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ7.99-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),6.98-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.75-6.73 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 6.58-6.56 (m, 2H), 5.57(s, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.66 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 425.0.;HPLC (max plot) 94.69%; Rt 2.65 min.

Example 1653-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-7-amine5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AU,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-7-amine5,5-dioxide is obtained from7-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and NH₃ gas to afford the title compound as a pale brownsolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.60-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.47 (m,2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 6.54 (m, 1H), 6.47 (m, 1H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 4.72 (s,2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.59 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 425.0. HPLC(max plot) 95.93%; Rt 3.36 min.

Example 653-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-8-amine5,5-dioxide

Following the protocol outlined in Procedure AU,3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-8-amine5,5-dioxide is obtained from8-bromo-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide and NH3 gas to afford the title compound as a pale brownsolid. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ =7.61-7.58 (m, 4H), 7.50-7.48 (m,2H), 6.62 (dd, J=8.6, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (s, 2H), 6.00 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H),4.65 (s, 2H), 3.92 (bs, 2H), 3.65-3.59 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 425.0. HPLC(max plot) 94.64%; Rt 3.11 min.

Examples described below are obtained following protocol outlined inprocedure Z, described above:

Example 456:N-{4-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzyl}tetrahydrofuran-3-amine

69 mg of the title compound as a beige powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-8.-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.51 (m, 4H), 7.51-7.42 (m, 2H),6.90-6.80 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.02- 3.89 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.55 (m, 11H),3.50-3.43 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.06 (m,1H). MS (ESI+): 509.21. HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 2.12 min Example 208:1-[(1-Methylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

30 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.02-7.98 (m,2H), 7.88 (m, 1H), 7.71 (m, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.47-4.46 (d, J = 7.4 Hz,2H), 3.91 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.63 (m, 4H), 2.65 (m, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H),1.73-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.22 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 445.0.HPLC (max plot) 96.75%; Rt 2.19 min Example 77:1-(1-Methylpiperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

10.3 mg of the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400 MHz) δ 8.17-8.15 (dd, J = 7.7, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.75 (t, J = 7.5Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.61 (m, 1H), 4.82 (m, 1H), 4.75-58 (m, 2H), 4.16 (m, 2H),3.80-(m, 6H), 3.19-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.54-2.48 (m, 1H),2.4 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.17-(m, 3H), 2.14-2.10 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 431.0;HPLC (max plot) 94.65%; Rt 2.29 min Example 405:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]azetidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

107 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.92-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 1H), 5.54-5.45(quint, J = 6.75 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 3.95- 3.78 (m, 6H), 3.67 (s,6H), 3.45-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.53 (m, 3H), 1.28-1.11(m, 4H), 2.53 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.0%; Rt 6.13 min. MS (ESI+):501.2. Example 299:2{3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl acetate

270 mg of the title compound as a brown foam.. HPLC (max plot) 99.0%;R12.28 min. (ESI+): 465.2: Example 300:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

47 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ 8.03(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.73 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.54-5.42 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m, 2H),3.88-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.71-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.36-3.25 (m, 4H), 2.92-2.88 (m,1H), 2.79 (t, J = 6.7 Hz, 2H), 2.48-2.15 (m, 3H), 1.83-1.73 (m, 2H),1.47-1.27 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 2.20 min. MS (ESI+): 487.2.Example 303:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ 8.03(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.73 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.54-5.42 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m, 2H),3.80-3.56 (m, 9H), 3.41-3.34 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.82 (m,1H), 2.81-2.69 (m, 2H), 2.48- 2.30 (m, 4H), 2.28-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.87(m, 1H), 1.59-1.45 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 99.3%; Rt 2.22 min. MS(ESI+): 487.2. Example 270:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

60 mg of the title compound as a white foam. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt2.47 min. MS (ESI+): 514.8. Example 298:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

45 mg of the title compound as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.74-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.46 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.23 (m, 1H),5.31-5.25 (m, 1H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.14 (m, 2H), 4.02- 3.88 (m, 2H),3.81-3.79 (m, 8H), 3.10-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.50-2.28 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.75 (m,2H), 1.68-1.62 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 95.0%; Rt 2.30 min. MS (ESI+):504.8. Example 304:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

50 mg of the title compound as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.69-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.21 (m, 1H), 5.24-5.14 (m,1H), 4.70-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.16-4.09 (m, 2H), 3.90- 3.65 (m, 6H), 3.50-3.43(m, 1H), 3.31-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.78 (m, 4H), 2.56-2.22 (m, 6H),2.05-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.49 (m, 1H). HPLC (max plot) 94.8%; Rt 2.34min. . MS (ESI+): 505.2. Example 302:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

32 mg of the title compound as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ7.68-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.38 (6, J = 7 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.21 (m, 1H), 5.27-5.18(m, 1H), 4.68-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.14-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.92-3.84 (m, 4H),3.74-3.68 (m, 8H), 3.38-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.00- 2.93 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.48 (m,6H), 1.58-1.39 (m, 4H). HPLC (max plot) 96.2%; Rt 2.51 min. MS (ESI+):533.3. Example 402: Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 55 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.03 (d, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 5.47 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.97(s, 2H), 3.84 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (s, 5H), 3.32-3.23 (m, 3H),2.91 (dd, J = 9.6, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 2.79 (t, J = 6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.47-2.11 (m,4H), 1.78 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.49-1.27 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 487.4.HPLC (max plot) 70.1%; Rt 1.92 min. Example 403: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothio chromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 58 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.03 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89(t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J = 10.9, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 5.47 (s, 1H), 4.78(d, J = 1.1 Hz, 2H), 4.00- 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.84 (d, J = 11.3 Hz, 2H), 3.67(s, 6H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 3H), 2.91 (dd, J = 9.5, 5.1, 1H), 2.79 (t, J =6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.47-2.12 (m, 4H), 1.78 (d, J =12.3 Hz, 2H), 1.49-1.27 (m,2H).. MS (ESI+): 487.4. HPLC (max plot) 66.1%; Rt 1.86 min. Example 285:3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

65 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ δ 8.04(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.73 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.76(d, J = 16.0 Hz, 3H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.82 (dd, J = 11.0, 3.5 Hz, 2H),3.66 (s, 5H), 3.27 (t, J = 11.5 Hz, 2H), 2.97 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H),2.43-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.23-1.95 (m, 6H), 1.66- 1.30 (m, 5H), 1.28-1.03 (m,3H). HPLC (max plot) 98.8%; Rt 2.10 min. MS (ESI+): 529.3. Example 305:3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

56 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ 8.06(dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.84- 7.81 (m, 1H),7.78-7.72 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.75 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.77 (m,2H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.27-3.19 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.84(m, 1H), 2.37-2.30 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.15 (m, 3H), 2.04-1.53 (m, 7H),1.16-1.03 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 1.81 min. MS (ESI+): 514.9.Example 415:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(1-oxetan-3-ylpiperidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

21 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆) δ 1H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO) δ 8.17-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.91- 7.66 (m, 2H), 5.02-4.67 (m,3H), 4.62-4.29 (m, 4H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 7H), 3.56-3.44 (m, 2H),3.00 (d, J = 9.7 Hz, 1H), 2.75 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 2.29 (t, J = 10.4Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.07 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.59 (m, 5H). HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt5.92 min. MS (ESI+): 473.3. Example 224:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

120 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.06(dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.82 (m, 1H),7.78-7.73 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.93-3-90 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.77 (m, 2H),3.70-3.62 (m, 6H), 3.29-3.21 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.85 (m,1H), 2.42-2.28 (m, 3H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.66(m, 2H), 1.57- 1.44 (m, 3H), 1.39-1.31 (m, 2H), 1.19-1.05 (m, 2H). HPLC(max plot) 99.3%; Rt 2.00 min. MS (ESI+): 528.8. CHN analysis:[C27H36N4O5S] Corrected: C61.34%, H6.86%, N10.60%; Found: C61.13%,H6.67%, N10.44%. Example 293:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

11 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ 8.06(dd, J = 1.2, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.82- 7.72 (m, 2H),4.79-4.73 (m, 3H), 3.93-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.69-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.29-3.16 (m,3H), 2.94-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.12 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.65(m, 5H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 1.73 min. MS(ESI+): 501.3. Example 374: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 42 mg of the title compound as a white fluffy solid. ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO) δ 8.05 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J = 11.5, 4.0 Hz,1H), 7.86-7.66 (m, 2H), 4.77 (m, 3H), 4.02-3.78 (m, 4H), 3.66 (m, 2H),3.22 (m, 5H), 2.92 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 1H), 2.69-2.53 (m, 4H), 2.18 (m,2H), 2.06-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.67 (m, 3H), 1.56-1.29 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot)99%; Rt 2.19 min. MS (ESI+): 501.5. Example 451: Enantiomer B of1-[1′-methyl-1,4′-bipiperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 43 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.07-8.04 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.82-7.72 (m, 2H),4.79-4.72 (m, 3H), 3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.17-3.13 (m, 2H),2.91-2.79 (m, 3H), 2.57-2.50 (m, 1H), 2.35-1.44 (m, 14H). MS (ESI+):514.4. HPLC (max plot) 98.5%; Rt 1.52 min Example 459: Enantiomer B of1-[1′-methyl-1,3′-bipiperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 21 mg of the title compound as an off-white. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 7.97-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.68-7.56 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.77 (bs,1H), 3.91 (bs, 2H), 3.66-3.17 (m, 17H), 2.96 (bs, 1H), 2.73 (m, 3H),2.12-1.74 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 514.3. HPLC (max plot) 98.9%; Rt 1.58 minExample 466: Enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 162 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.53 (m, 1H), 8.46-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.04-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.85(m, 1H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 1H),4.82-4.76 (m, 3H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 3.71-3.55 (m, 8H), 3.08-3.05 (m, 1H),2.91-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.43-1.73 (m, 7H). MS (ESI+): 508.3. HPLC (max plot)99.5%; Rt 1.60 min. Example 473: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 187 mg (77%) of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.50-8.52 (m, 2H), 8.04- 8.02 (m, 1H), 7.95-7.90(m, 1H), 7.77-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.36 (m, 1H), 4.84-4.76 (m, 3H), 3.89(m, 2H), 3.71-3.54 (m, 8H), 3.06-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.86 (m, 1H),2.44-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.15- 1.83 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 508.3. HPLC (max plot)98.5%; Rt 1.57 min. Example 361: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4- ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 120 mg of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ8.05 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J = 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.76 (S, 1H), 4.79 (s, 3H), 3.91 (s, 2H),3.81 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.22 (t, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.11 (d, J = 9.3Hz, 1H), 2.85 (d, J = 10.7 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (t, J = 10.6 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (dd,J = 14.2, 10.0 Hz, 3H), 2.07-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.48 (m, 5H), 1.10 (d, J= 10.6 Hz, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 72.7%; Rt 1.94 min. MS (ESI+): 515.3.Example 416: Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)azepan-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 1-azepan-4-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4.3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give31 mg of the title compound as a red oil. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.08 (d, J= 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.57- 7.52 (m, 2H), 4.96-4.86 (m, 1H),4.59 (s, 2H), 4.14-3.93 (m, 4H), 3.72 (s, 6H), 3.36-3.27 (t, J = 7.5 Hz,2H), 2.92-2.63 (m, 4H), 2.32-2.16 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.51 (m, 5H), 1.87-.85(m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 2.39 min. MS (ESI+): 515.4. Example417: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)azepan-4-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 1-azepan-4-yl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide to give42.2 mg of the title compound as a red oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.08 (d,J = 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.57- 7.52 (m, 2H), 4.96-4.86 (m,1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.14-3.93 (m, 4H), 3.72 (s, 6H), 3.36-3.27 (t, J =7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.92-2.63 (m, 4H), 2.32-2.16 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.51 (m, 5H),1.87-.85 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 97.8%; Rt 2.35 min. MS (ESI+): 515.4.MS (ESI+): 515.4. Example 404:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

33 mg of the title compound as a beige solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 300MHz): δ 8.00-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.55 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.71 (bs,1H), 3.91 (bs, 2H), 3.73-3.54 (m, 8H), 3.38-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.09 (m,1H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.42-1.45 (m, 12H). MS (ESI+): 519.3. HPLC (maxplot) 93.8%; Rt 1.82 min Example 280:6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

29.1 mg of the title compound as a white fluffy solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 7.89-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.63 (m, 2H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.71 (bs, 1H),3.90 (bs, 1H), 3.76-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.64 (s, 5H), 3.19-3.27 (m, 2H),3.06-3.09 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 2.85- 2.88 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 1.09-2.37(m, 16H). HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 2.05 min. MS (ESI+): 546.9. Example307: Enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 165 mg of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ10.58 (s, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J = 11.0, 4.4 HZ, 2H), 7.91 (dd, J = 11.5, 3.8Hz, 1H), 7.77 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.35 (s, 1H),4.80 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.51(m, 10H), 3.51- 3.37 (m, 1H), 3.25 (m, 3H), 3.03 (s, 1H), 2.10 (m, 4H),1.60 (m, 4H), 1.17 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.7%; Rt 2.31 min. MS(ESI+): 529.5. [α]²⁵D +15.53 (c 1.25, EtOH). Example 306: Enantiomer Bof 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide hydrochloride salt

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5- dioxide togive 142 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ10.58 (s, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J = 11.0, 4.4, 2H), 7.91 (dd, J = 11.5, 3.8,1H), 7.77 (t, J = 7.8, 1H), 5.35 (s, 1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.51 (m.10H), 3.51-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.25 (m, 3H), 3.03 (s, 1H), 2.10 (m, 4H), 1.60(m, 4H), 1.17 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 99.1%; Rt 2.30 min. MS (ESI+):529.5. [α]²⁵D −18.50 (c 1.23, EtOH). Example 425: Enantiomer B of6-Fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 156 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.00-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.55 (m, 2H), 4.89 (s,2H), 4.64 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.82 (m, 3H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.23-3.16 (m, 3H),2.90-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.56 (m, 1H), 2.30-1.42 (m, 11H). MS (ESI+):519.4. HPLC (max plot) 95.9%; Rt 1.88 min Example 427: Enantiotner B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 152 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.01-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.55 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s,2H), 4.69 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.84 (m, 4H), 3.66 (s, 5H), 3.28-3.13 (m, 3H),2.93-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 2H), 2.22-1.40 (m, 10H). MS (ESI+): 519.4.HPLC (max plot) 96.8%; Rt 1.79 min Example 301:6-Chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5.5-dioxide

83 mg of the title compound as a beige foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d6) δ7.82-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.77 (m, 2H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.65 (bs, 1H), 3.91(m, 2H), 3.75-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 5H), 3.18- 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.04-3.06(d, 1H), 2.83-2.87 (m, 1H), 1.05-2.37 (m, 16H). HPLC (max plot) 99.6%;Rt 2.80 min. MS (ESI+): 563.3. Example 389: Enantiomer B of7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.74 (d, J = 9.7 Hz,1H), 7.50 (t, J = 2.5 Hz, 2H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.70-4.58 (m, 1H),3.96-3.82 (m, 6H), 3.72-3.58 (m, 6H), 3.27- 3.08 (m, 3H), 2.88 (s, 1H),2.65-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.45 (m, 2H), 2.27 (s, 1H), 2.07 (s, 1H),2.02-1.74 (m, 3H), 1.71-1.36 (m, 4H).. MS (ESI+): 531.3. HPLC (max plot)98.6%; Rt 2.18 min Example 395: Enantiomer B of7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give the title compound. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ7.76 (dd, J = 8.8, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 7.58- 7.42 (m, 2H), 4.78-4.65 (m, 3H),3.95-3.88 (m, 4H), 3.79-3.48 (m, 7H), 3.44-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.05 (m,1H), 3.02-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.46-2.24 (m, 3H), 2.17-2.05 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.37(m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 531.4. HPLC (max plot) 64.2%; Rt 2.28 min. Example369: Enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-(1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethylpiperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3- c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide to give 60 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 7.77 (d, J = 8.8, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 2.7, 1H), 7.45(dd, J = 8.7, 2.8, 1H), 4.74 (d, J = 10.0, 3H), 3.93 (m, 4H), 3.79 (m,2H), 3.65 (m, 5H), 3.23 (dd, J = 17.5, 6.1, 2H), 3.10 (d, J = 9.4, 1H),2.88 (d, J = 10.7, 1H), 2.35 (m, 3H), 2.10 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.61 (m, 4H),1.53 (m, 3H), 1.35 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.04 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 559.33. HPLC(max plot) 99.8%; Rt 2.76 min Example 408:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethylpiperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydropvrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pvridine5,5- dioxide

100 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300MHz): δ 9.00-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.28 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J = 8.2,4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.74 (s, 1H), 3.97-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.73(m, 2H), 3.72-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.31- 3.19 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.05 (m, 1H),2.96-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.21 (m, 3H), 2.19-2.04 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.63 (m,4H), 1.60-1.42 (m, 3H), 1.39-1.24 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.00 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):530.39. HPLC (max plot) 94.8%; Rt 1.60 min Example 379: Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 32 mg of the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.84-8.73 (m, 1H), 8.28-8.16 (m,1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.74-4.57 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.77 (m,3H), 3.77-3.54 (m, 7H), 3.26-3.04 (m, 3H), 2.96-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.52(m, 1H), 2.37-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.73 (m, 3H),1.73-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.55- 1.32 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 502.4. HPLC (max plot)94.1%; Rt 5.98 min Example 381: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 32 mg of the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.84-8.73 (m, 1H), 8.28-8.16 (m,1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.74-4.57 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.77 (m,3H), 3.77-3.54 (m, 7H), 3.26-3.04 (m, 3H), 2.96-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.52(m, 1H), 2.37-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.03 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.73 (m, 3H),1.73-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.55- 1.32 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+): 502.4. HPLC (max plot)94.1%; Rt 5.98 min. Example 371: Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine5,5- dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer A of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 52 mg (84%) of the title compound as awhite fluffy solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.84-8.78 (m, 1H),8.31-8.23 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.88 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.83-4.67 (m, 1H),3.97-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.86- 3.74 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.29-3.16 (m,2H), 3.16-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.91-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.07(m, 3H), 2.07-1.87 (m,2H), 1.87-1.47 (m, 5H), 1.19-0.98 (m, 2H). MS(ESI+): 516.3. HPLC (max plot) 58.6%; Rt 1.58 min Example 376:Enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl]1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine5,5- dioxide

Obtained from enanliomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 36 mg of the title compound as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.84-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.31-8.23 (m,1H), 7.96-7.88 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.83- 4.67 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.86 (m,2H), 3.86-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.29-3.16 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.04(m, 1H), 2.91-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.07 (m, 3H),2.07-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.47 (m, 5H), 1.19-0.98 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):516.5. HPLC (max plot) 90.8%; Rt 6.29 min.Procedure AW: Compounds Below Obtained by Separation of Racemic Mixtureby Chiral Chromatography Following Procedures Outlined Above. The ChiralCenters Have Been Drawn Arbitrarily Up or Down. Enantiomers Have BeenNamed “Enantiomer A” or “Enantiomer B” Arbitrarily.

Intermediate AW.1: Enantiomer A of tert-butyl3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 803 mg of the title compound as awhite solid. HPLC (max plot) 98.73%; Rt 3.45 min.. HPLC (chiralpackOJ-H, MeOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 100.0%; Rt 5.99 min. Intermediate AW.2:Enantiomer B of tert-butyl3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 604 mg of the title compound as awhite solid. HPLC (chiralpack OJ-H, MeOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 99.76%; Rt11.82 min Intermediate AW.3: Enantiomer A of tert-butyl3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.02 g (75%) of the title compoundas a white solid. HPLC (chiralpack OJ-H, MeOH/0.1% TEA, max plot):98.87%; Rt 5.85 min Intermediate AW.4: Enantiomer A of tert-butyl3-[6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.17 g (87%) of the title compoundas a white solid. HPLC (chiralpack OJ-H, MeOH/0.1% TEA, max plot):95.01%; Rt 11.07 min Intermediate AW.5: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 4.83 g (94%) of the title compoundas a white solid. DPO00284N01. MS (ESI+): 417.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%;Rt 1.58 min. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH/0.1% DEA, max plot): 99.48%; Rt5.26 min. [α]²⁵ D-0.99 (c 1.2, MeOH) Intermediate AW.6: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 4.85 g (95%) of the title compoundas a white solid. DPO00284N02. MS (ESI+): 417.2. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%;Rt 2.16 min. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH/0.1% DEA, max plot): 99.40%; Rt12.40 min Intermediate AW.7: Enantiomer A of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.04 g (91%) of the title compoundas a white solid. DPO00283F01. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, MeOH/0.1% DEA, maxplot): 98.62%; Rt 1.38 min Intermediate AW.8: Enantiomer B of6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.03 g (90%) of the title compoundas a white solid. DPO00283F02. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, MeOH/0.1% DEA, maxplot): 100.0%; Rt 6.67 min Intermediate AW.9: Enantiomer B of6-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 850 mg (80%) of the title compoundas a white solid. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH/0.1% DEA, max plot):97.36%; Rt 18.02 min (enantiomer A: Rt 5.41 min). Intermediate AW.10:Enantiomer B of7-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.20 g of the title compound as awhite solid. HPLC (max plot) 96.5%; Rt 2.39 min. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H,EtOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 100.0%; Rt 17.51 min (enantiomer A: Rt 5.12min) Intermediate AW.11: Enantiomer B of7-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 1.68 g (88%) of the title compoundas a white solid. HPLC (max plot): 99.9%; Rt 1.84 min. HPLC (chiralcelOD-H, MeOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 99.86%; Rt 7.70 min (enantiomer (A: Rt5.23 min) Intermediate AW.12: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 335 mg of the title compound as abeige solid. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 99.86%; Rt11.78 min (enantiomer A: Rt 4.31 min) Intermediate AW.13: Enantiomer Bof8-methoxy-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H . ¹H NMR: 7.97-8.00 (d, 9 Hz, 1H),7.20-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.75 (m, 3H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 1H), 3.66(s, 6H), 3.33 (s, 1H), 3.20-3.24 (d, 12 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.96 (m, 2H),2.46-2.50 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.91- 2.07 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.79 (m,1H), 1.59-1.62 (m, 1H). MS (ESI+): 447.2. HPLC (chiralcel OD-H,EtOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 100.0% Rt 10.69 min (enantiomer A: Rt 5.40min). Intermediate AW.14: Enantiomer A of tert-butyl4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azepane-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralpak IC to give 300 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. HPLC (chiralpak IC, 30% THF/70% Hexane, max plot): 98.23%Rt 11.59 min. Intermediate AW.15: Enantiomer B of tert-butyl4-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]azepane-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralpak IC to give 600 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. MS (ESI+): 531.0. HPLC (chiralpak IC, 30% THF/70% Hexane,max plot): 98.23% Rt 14.06 min. Intermediate AW.16: Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 200 mg (36%) of the title compound.MS (ESI+): 418.29. HPLC (max plot) 98.6%; Rt 1.14 min. IntermediateAW.17: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 200 mg (36%) of the title compound.MS (ESI+): 418.28. (max plot) 98.9%; Rt 1.09 min. Intermediate AW.18:Enantiomer B of tert-butyl3-[6-chloro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 261 mg of the title compound. MS(ESI-): 549.46. HPLC (max plot) 99.70%; Rt 8.05 min. HPLC (chiralcelOD-H, 50% Hexane/50% is OH, max plot: 99.7%; Rt 8.05 min (enantiomer A:Rt 6.17 min). Intermediate AW.19: Enantiomer B of6-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 660 mg of the title compound as awhite solid. MS (ESI+): 431.16. HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 2.49 min. HPLC(chiralcel OD-H, EtOH/0.1% TEA, max plot): 99.97%; Rt 17.10 min(enantiomer A: Rt 5.70 min). Example 372: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-fluoroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 153 mg (quant) of the titlecompound as a. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO): δ 8.16-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.99-7.89(m, 1H), 7.88-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.63 (m, 1H), 4.94-4.68 (m, 3H), 4.62(t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.83 (m, 2H),3.75-3.55 (m, 5H), 3.20 (d, J = 10.2 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (d, J = 10.5 Hz, 1H),2.77 (t, J = 4.7 Hz, 1H), 2.68 (t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.62-2.49 (m, 2H),2.14 (d, J = 10.3 Hz, 2H), 2.03-1.52 (m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 96.7%; Rt2.26 min.. HPLC (chiralpack AY, 50% hexane/50% EtOH/0.1% TEA, max plot):96.28%; Rt 19.87 min (enantiomer A: Rt 14.79 min). Example 409:Enantiomer A of1-{1-[2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AD-H to give 18 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.03 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J = 10.9,4.3 Hz, 1H), 5.51-5.40 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.77-4.67 (m, 1H),4.62-4.52- (m, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.62 (m, 5H), 3.28 (dd, J =9.6, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 2.86 (dd, J = 9.7, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.76 (t, J = 6.8 Hz,2H), 2.60 (dd, J = 13.0, 6.4 Hz, 4H), 2.42 (t, J = 6.7 Hz, 3H),2.34-2.17 (m, 3H), 1.92-1.57 (m, 4H).. MS (ESI+): 532.4. HPLC (max plot)100.0%; Rt 1.80 min. HPLC (chiralpack AD- H, EtOH, max plot): 100.0%; Rt8.01 min. Example 410: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AD-H to give 18 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.03 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.97 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J = 10.9,4.3 Hz, 1H), 5.51-5.40 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.77-4.67 (m, 1H),4.62-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.62 (m, 5H), 3.28 (dd, J =9.6, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 2.86 (dd, J = 9.7, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.76 (t, J = 6.8 Hz,2H), 2.60 (dd, J = 13.0, 6.4 Hz, 4H), 2.42 (t, J = 6.7 Hz, 3H),2.34-2.17 (m, 3H), 1.92-1.57 (m, 4H).. MS (ESI+): 532.4. HPLC (max plot)99.5%; Rt 2.11 min. HPLC (chiralpack AD- H, EtOH, max plot): 100.0%; Rt13.27 min Example 411: Enantiomer A of1-{1-[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 8 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. MS (ESI+): 511.31. HPLC (max plot) 95.3%; Rt 1.47 min.HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH, max plot): 100.0%; Rt 7.09 min Example 412:Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralcel OD-H to give 8 mg of the title compound as awhite powder. MS (ESI+): 511.31. HPLC (max plot) 94.4%; Rt 1.46 min.HPLC (chiralcel OD-H, EtOH, max plot): 100.0%; Rt 10.21 min Example 423:Enantiomer A of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 21 mg of the title compound as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.85-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.22(m, 1H), 7.99-7.87 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.82-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.85(m, 2H), 3.85-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.30-3.17 (m, 2H),3.17-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.22 (m, 3H), 2.22-2.03 (m,1H), 2.03-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.40-1.26(m, 2H), 1.21-1.00 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 530.5. HPLC (max plot) 91.9%; Rt6.16 min. HPLC (chiralpak AY-H, 60% EtOH/40% is OH, max plot): 100.0%;Rt 18.17 min Example 422: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-{1-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 30 mg of the title compound as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.85-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.22(m, 1H), 7.99-7.87 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.82-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.85(m, 2H), 3.85-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.57 (m, 6H), 3.30-3.17 (m, 2H),3.17-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.22 (m, 3H), 2.22-2.03 (m,1H), 2.03-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.40-1.26(m, 2H), 1.21-1.00 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+): 530.5. HPLC (max plot) 93.2%; Rt6.15 min. HPLC (chiralpak AY-H, 60% EtOH/40% is OH, max plot): 100.0%;Rt 27.10 min Example 347: Enantiomer A of1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 240 mg of the title compound as apale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.71 (m, 1H),4.95-4.67 (m, 3H), 4.04- 3.85 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.58 (m, 6H), 3.44 (t, J =5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.27- 3.11 (m, 4H), 2.90 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 2.64-2.53(m, 2H), 2.47-2.36 (m, 1H), 2.20-1.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 475.37. HPLC(max plot) 96.7%; Rt 1.79 min. HPLC (Chiralpak AY-H, MeOH/01%DEA, maxplot): 100.0%; Rt 8.19 min. Example 346: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-methoxyethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpak AY-H to give 220 mg of the title compound as apale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.8Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.70 (m, 1H),4.91-4.66 (m, 3H), 4.01- 3.85 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.55 (m, 5H), 3.44 (t, J =5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.25- 3.15 (m, 4H), 2.90 (d, J = 10.7 Hz, 1H), 2.66-2.53(m, 2H), 2.47-2.36 (m, 1H), 2.25-1.61 (m, 6H). MS (ESI+): 475.33. HPLC(max plot) 96.6%; Rt 1.76 min. HPLC (Chiralpak AY-H, MeOH/01%DEA, maxplot): 100.0%; Rt 14.03 min Example 464: Enantiomer B of1-{1-[2-(3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)ethyl]piperidin-3-yl}-6-fluoro-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Purified on a Chiralpack IA to give 7 mg of the title compound as abeige solid. MS (ESI+): 554.43. HPLC (max plot) 97.5%; Rt 2.15 min. HPLC(Chiralpak IA-H, 60% hexane/40% EtOH/01%DEA, max plot): Rt 13.37 min(Enantiomer A: Rt 11.32 min)

Procedure AX Example 418 Enantiomer B of1-[1-(3-furoyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (30 mg; 0.07 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCM (0.45 mL) is addedN,N-diisopropylethylamine (25 μl; 0.14 mmol; 2 eq.) followed by 3-furoylchloride (14 mg; 0.11 mmol; 1.5 eq.) and the reaction mixture is stirredat rt overnight. The solvent is concentrated and the residue is purifiedby flash chromatography (eluent MeOH/EtOAc 0 to 10%) to afford 20 mg(54%) of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 8.04(d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 6.67 (s, 1H),4.85 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.64 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 5H), 2.26(s, 2H), 1.95-1.61 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 99.4%; Rt 3.02 min. MS(ESI+): 511.30.

Compounds Described Below are Obtained Following Protocol Outlined inProcedure AX

Example 61:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

18 mg of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400MHz) δ 8.02 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 6.91(d, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92- 3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.59 (m,10H), 3.46 (bs, 2H), 3.37 (brs, 2H). MS (ESI+): 523.0. HPLC (max plot)98.9%; Rt 3.04 min Example 62:3-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzamide

18 mg of the title compound as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆,400MHz) δ 8.19-8.17 (m, 1H), 8.13-8.11 (m, 5H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 3.92-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.46 (m, 6H). MS(ESI+): 453.0. HPLC (max plot) 99.1%; Rt 2.81 min Example 100:N-[3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxido-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-8-yl]acetamide

12 mg of the title compound as a pale brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ = 10.25 (bs, 1H), 7.94-7.92 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.58(m, 4H), 7.50-7.48 (m, 3H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.60 (m,6H), 1.94 (s, 3H). MS (ESI+): 467. HPLC (max plot): 96.32%; Rt 3.15 min.Example 191:1-[(1-Acetylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

12 mg of the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO- d₆, 400MHz): δ 8.02-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.73- 7.69 (m, 1H), 4.78(s, 2H), 4.49-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.27 (m, 2H), 3.90 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.72(m, 1H), 3.65-3.64 (m, 6H), 2.94- 2.88 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.11(m, 1H), 1.93 (s, 3H), 1.49 (m, 2H), 1.19 (m, 1H), 1.16 (m, 1H). MS(ESI+): 473.0. HPLC (max plot) 96.64%; Rt 2.78 min. Example 279:1-[1-(Cyclohexylacetyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

40 mg of the title compound as a white foam. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05 (m,1H), 7.99-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.75 (m, 1H), 5.68-5.55 (m, 1H), 4.80 (m, 2H),3.96-3.82 (m, 3H), 3.73-3.50 (m, 8H), 2.64-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.08 (m,2H), 1.77-1.55 (m, 6H), 1.28-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.82 (m, 2H). HPLC (maxplot) 99.6%; Rt 3.49 min. MS (ESI+): 527.4. Example 287:3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylacetyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

35 mg (83%) of the title compound as a white foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ8.05 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (q, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (t, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 5.61 (s, 1H), 4.88-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.85 (dd, J =18.3, 14.1 Hz, 5H), 3.59 (d, J = 34.1 Hz, 7H), 3.30-3.19 (m, 2H),2.36-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.89 (s, 1H), 1.58 (s, 2H), 1.19 (dd, J = 16.0, 8.9Hz, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 100%; Rt 2.49 min. MS (ESI+): 528.8. Example419: Enantiomer B of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno [4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 27 mg (71%) of the title compound as awhite foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ : 8.13-7.82 (m, 3H), 7.75 (d, J = 7.7 Hz,1H), 4.72 (d, J = 4.3 Hz, 4H), 4.29-3.54 (m, 12H), 3.39 (s, 2H),3.24-2.59 (m, 5H), 2.24 (s, 2H), 1.62 (t, J = 7.1 Hz, 7H). HPLC (maxplot) 99.6%; Rt 2.73 min. MS (ESI+): 529.30. Example 420: Enantiomer Bof 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylacetyl)piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno [4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 35 mg (90%) of the title compound as awhite foam. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) δ 8.13-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.74 (t, J = 7.6 Hz,1H), 4.99-4.54 (m, 4H), 4.27-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.98- 3.77 (m, 4H), 3.74-3.55(m, 7H), 3.30-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.40-2.05 (m, 4H), 1.91-1.42 (m, 5H),1.32-0.97 (m, 2H). HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 4.08 min. MS (ESI+):543.30. Example 421: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(cyclohexylacetyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 38 mg (98%) of the title compound as awhite foam. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.05-7.80 (m, 3H), 7.74 (t, J =7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.51 (m, 4H), 4.25-3.88 (m, 4H), 3.72-3.60 (m, 5H),3.23-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.38-2.00 (m, 4H), 1.92-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.44 (m,6H), 1.25-0.75 (m, 6H). HPLC (max plot) 98.4%; Rt 4.08 min. MS (ESI+):441. Example 447: Enantiomer B of1-[1-(methoxyacetyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole 5,5-dioxide

Obtained from enantiomer B of 3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[piperidin-3-yl]-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3′,4′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-b]pyridine 5,5-dioxide to give 30 mg (82%) of the title compound as awhite foam. MS (ESI+): 489.4. HPLC (max plot) 100.0%; Rt 2.90 min

Example 276N-Cyclohexyl-3-]3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxamide

To a solution of3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-pyrrolidin-3-yl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxidehydrochloride (50 mg; 0.11 mmol; 1 eq.) and N,N-diisopropyl ethylamine(21.59 μl; 0.13 mmol; 1.10 eq.) in DCM (0.5 ml) is added cyclohexylisocyanate (15.68 mg; 0.13 mmol; 1.1 eq.) and the reaction mixture isstirred at rt for 20 min. Aminomethyl resin is added and the reactionmixture is stirred at rt overmight. The resin is filtered off and thesolvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude residue is purified byflash chromatography (eluting from 0 to 10% EtOAc in Me0H) to affordafter concentration of the desired fractions 45 mg (75%) of the titlecompound as a white solid. HPLC (max plot) 99.7%; Rt 3.68 min. MS(ESI+): 528.3.

Example 1893-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-[3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

1-(3-bromophenyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg, 0.20 mmol, 1 eq.) is taken in THF in and bubbledwith nitrogen for 5 minutes. To this are added thiazolyl zinc bromide (2mL), tetrakis(triphenyl phosphine)palladium(0) (12 mg, 0.010 mmol, 0.05eq.) and the reaction mixture is heated under sealed condition at 65° C.for 4 h. The reaction mixture is filtered through a celite pad,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatographyto afford the title compound as a pink solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz):δ 8.18-8.16 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.96-7.95 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.86 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.72(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.56 (m, 3H), 6.98-6.96 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.91(s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI+):493.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.44%; Rt 4.02 min.

Example 1991-[3-(5-Ethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution ofN′-hydroxy-3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzenecarboximidamide(150 mg, 0.32 mmol) in dry EtOAc is added propionic acid (13 μl, 0.32mmol) under nitrogen followed by TEA (0.13 mL, 0.963 mmol) and propanephosphonic acid cyclic anhydride (0.51 mL, 0.80 mmol) at 0° C. undernitrogen. The reaction mixture is heated to 80° C. for 12 h undernitrogen and concentrated under vacuum. Solid residue is purified bysilica gel column chromatography (1.2% MeOH in DCM) to afford the titlecompound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.24-8.22(d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.81-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.64 (m, 1H),7.57 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.91 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.92-3.90 (m,2H), 3.67 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.02-3.0 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.29 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 506.0. HPLC (max plot) 97.13%; Rt 4.34 min.

Example 2001-[3-(5-Methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

To a solution of3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]benzonitrile(100 mg, 0.23 mmol) in dry toluene is added acetic azide (34 mg, 0.46mmol) and K₂CO₃ (158 mg, 0.115 mmol) under nitrogen. The reactionmixture is heated to 110° C. for 12 h under nitrogen after which it isconcentrated under vacuum. The solid residue is purified by PreparativeHPLC to afford the title compound as an off white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 8.21-8.19 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.98 (m, 2H),7.73-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.56 (m, 3H), 6.92-6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91(s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H),3.75-3.67 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.61 (m, 2H), 2.37 (s,3H). MS (ESI+): 491.0. HPLC (max plot) 98.76%; Rt 2.96 min.

Example 2381-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide

To a suspension of1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid 5,5-dioxide (30 mg; 0.08 mmol; 1 eq.) in DCE (2 ml) at 0° C. isadded thionyl chloride (15 μl; 0.2 mmol; 2.5 eq.). The reaction mixtureis stirred for 15 min, the solvent is removed then a solution ofmorpholine (300 μl; 10 V) in DCE (2 mL) is added. After overnightstirring, the solvent is removed and the crude residue is purified byAutoprep to afford the title compound as a white fluffy solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 8.02 (dd, J=1.3, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.41 (m, 5H), 6.93-6.72(m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 3.76-3.53 (m, 5H), 3.32-3.30 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.32(m, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 91.4%; Rt 2.26 min. MS (ESI+): 439.98.

Example 212N-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-6-amine5,5-dioxide

To a solution ofN-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-6-amine(90 mg, 0.22 mmol) in THF: H₂O (1:1, 10 mL) is added oxone (545 mg, 0.88mmol) and the reaction mixture is stirred at RT for 3 h. After thistime, EtOAc is added to the reaction mixture that is washed with water.The organic layer is separated, dried over Na₂SO₄, concentrated underreduced pressure. The solid residue is purified by silica gel flashchromatography (40% EtOAc in pet.ether) the title compound as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 400 MHz): δ 7.59-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.47-7.44 (m,2H), 7.26-7.22 (t, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 6.80-6.74 (m, 2H), 5.98-5.96 (d, J=7.6Hz,1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 4H), 3.61-3.59 (m,2H), 2.83-2.82 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 3H). MS (ESI+): 439.0. HPLC (max plot)95.63%; Rt 4.39 min.

Example 440 Enantiomer B of1-(2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

A solution of 2-pyrrolidone (35 mg; 0.42 mmol; 2 eq.) with NaH (10 mg;0.42 mmol; 2 eq.) in ACN at 0° C. is added to a solution of enantiomer Bof1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg; 0.21 mmol; 1 eq.) and NaI (31 mg; 0.21 mmol; 1 eq.)in ACN (2 mL). Reaction mixture is heated to 60° C. for 18 h after whichDCM is added and organic phase is washed with water and brine. It isdried over MgSO₄ then purified by MD-Autoprep to give 11 mg (9%) of thetitle compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.81-7.67 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.64 (m, 3H),4.00-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.56 (m, 8H), 3.22-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.82 (m,1H), 2.67-2.34 (m, 4H), 2.29-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.15-1.54 (m, 8H). MS (ESI+):528.5. HPLC (max plot) 97.6%; Rt 1.86 min.

Example 454 Enantiomer B of1-(1-{2-1-[(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)oxy]ethyl}piperidin-3-yl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide

A solution of enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (100 mg; 0.21 mmol; 1 eq.) and NaH (18 mg; 0.42 mmol; 2 eq.)in acetonitril (2 mL) at 0° C. is added to a solution of1-methyl-4-piperidinol (49 μl; 0.42 mmol; 2 eq.) and NaI (31 mg; 0.21mmol; 1 eq.) in ACN (2 mL). Reaction mixture is heated to 60° C. for 18h after which DCM is added and organic phase is washed with water andbrine. It is dried over MgSO₄ then purified by MD-Autoprep to give thetitle compound as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.06 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.70 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.70 (m, 3H),3.97-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.76 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.55-3.47 (m,2H), 3.37-3.16 (m, 3H), 3.15-2.93 (m, 4H), 2.91-2.70 (m, 3H), 2.63-2.54(m, 1H), 2.30-1.59 (m, 10H). MS (ESI+): 558.3. HPLC (max plot) 75.1%; Rt1.74 min

Example 452 Enantiomer B of2-{3-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-5,5-dioxidothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazol-1(4H)-yl]piperidin-1-yl}ethanamine

To a solution of enantiomer B of1-[1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidin-3-yl]-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1,4-dihydrothiochromeno[4,3-c]pyrazole5,5-dioxide (90 mg; 0.19 mmol; 1.00 eq.) in CH3CN (0.90 ml) is added aqammonia (181.88 μl; 2.82 mmol; 15.00 eq.) and the reaction is stirred at135° C. for 15 min under microwave irradiation which after purificationby MD-Autoprep affords the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 300 MHz): δ 8.05 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.87 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (q, J=16.2 Hz, 3H),3.90 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 6H), 3.15 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=13.0 Hz,3H), 2.73-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.02 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.59 (m, 3H). MS (ESI+):460.3. HPLC (max plot) 55.4%; Rt 2.09 min.

Procedure AY Example 4874-(Methoxymethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide

A mixture of2-bromo-N-(methoxymethyl)-N-[3(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl] benzenesulfonamide (240 mg; 0.45 mmol; 1.00 eq.), palladiumacetate (20 mg; 0.09 mmol; 0.20 eq.), triphenylphosphine (94 mg; 0.36mmol; 0.80 eq.) and Cs₂CO₃ (584 mg; 1.79 mmol; 4.00 eq.) is flushed withN2 for 10 minutes. Toluene (50 mL) is added and the resulting mixture isstirred at reflux for 2 hours. After this time, reaction mixture isfiltered through a short plug of celite, ished with ethyl acetate.Combined organic phase are ished with NaHCO₃ then brine, dried oversodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo and purified by flashchromatography to give the title compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.03 (dd, J=1.3, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.46 (m, 7H),7.04-6.94 (m, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 3.69 (s, 6H), 3.64-3.54 (m, 2H), 2.89(s, 3H). HPLC (max plot) 83.4%; Rt 3.71 min. MS (ESI+) 423.2.

Example 4884-Methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide

Following protocol outlined in procedure AY,4-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide is obtained from2-bromo-N-methyl-N-[3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamideto give 4 mg (19%) of the title compound as a white solid. 1H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 8.04-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.55 (m, 7H), 7.00-6.92 (m,1H), 3.80-3.66 (m, 6H), 3.66-3.57 (m, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), HPLC (max plot)100.0%; Rt 3.45 min. MS (ESI+) 425.3.

Example 4893-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide

To a solution of4-(methoxymethyl)-3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide (85 mg; 0.19 mmol; 1.00 eq.) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) is addedHCl (0.75 mL; 1 M; 0.75 mmol; 4.00 eq.) after which reaction mixture isstirred at 100° C. for 90 min under microwave irradiation (*2). DCM isadded to the reaction mixture that is neutralized to pH 6 with NaHCO₃,extracted with DCM, dried over MgSO₄ and purified by MD-Autoprep to give8 mg (10%) of the title compound as an off white solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 10.94 (s, 1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.50 (m, 7H),6.99-6.86 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.55 (m, 8H). HPLC (max plot) 97.4%; Rt 3.27min. MS (ESI+) 411.2.

Example 486 3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4]benzothiazine 5,5-dioxide

Following protocol outlines in procedure Q3-(Morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1,4]benzothiazine5,5-dioxide is obtained from3-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)-1-phenyl-4H-imidazo[5,1-c][1, 4]benzothiazineto give 16 mg (73%) of the title compound. 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz) δ8.04-8.02 (m,1H), 7.61-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.43 (m,2H), 6.99-6.97 (m, 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 4.15 (m, 2H), 3.63 (m, 6H). MS(ESI+): 410.0, HPLC (max plot) 94.7%; Rt 3.73 min.

Example 600 Biological Assays

Pi3K Alpha

The efficacy of compounds of the invention in inhibiting the PI3Kinduced-lipid phosphorylation may be tested in the following bindingassay. The assay combines the scintillation proximity assay technology(SPA, Amersham) with the capacity of neomycin (a polycationicantibiotic) to bind phospholipids with high affinity and specificity.The Scintillation Proximity Assay is based on the properties of weaklyemitting isotopes (such as ³H, ¹²⁵I, ³³P). Coating SPA beads withneomycin allows the detection of phosphorylated lipid substrates afterincubation with recombinant PI3K and radioactive ATP in the same well,by capturing the radioactive phospholipids to the SPA beads throughtheir specific binding to neomycin. To a 384 wells MTP containing 5 μlof the test compound of Formula (I) (solubilized in 2% DMSO; to yield afinal concentration of 20, 5, 1.25, 0.3125, 0.0781, 0.0195, 0.0049,0.0012, 0.0003 and 0.00075 μM of the test compound), the following assaycomponents are added: 1) 5 μL of lipid micelles 2) 5 μL of Kinase buffer([³³P]γATP 30 μM/200 nCi, MgCl₂ 10 mM, DTT 1 mM, Na₃VO₄ 100 μM, Cholicacid sodium salt 0.1%, beta Glycerophosphate 1 mM in Hepes 40 mM, pH7.4) and 3) 5 μL (30 ng) of Human recombinant GST-PI3K (in Hepes 40 mM,pH 7.4). After incubation at 30° C. for 120 minutes, with gentleagitation, the reaction is stopped by addition of 60 μL of a solutioncontaining 75 μg of neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads, ATP 5 mM and EDTA 5mM in PBS. The assay is further incubated 30° C. for 60 minutes withgentle agitation to allow binding of phospholipids to neomycin-SPAbeads. After precipitation of the neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads for 5hours, radioactive PtdIns(3)P is quantified by scintillation counting ina Wallac MicroBeta™ plate counter.

Pi3K Beta

The efficacy of compounds of the invention in inhibiting the PI3Kinduced-lipid phosphorylation may be tested in the following bindingassay. The assay combines the scintillation proximity assay technology(SPA, Amersham) with the capacity of neomycin (a polycationicantibiotic) to bind phospholipids with high affinity and specificity.The Scintillation Proximity Assay is based on the properties of weaklyemitting isotopes (such as ³H, ¹²⁵I, ³³P). Coating SPA beads withneomycin allows the detection of phosphorylated lipid substrates afterincubation with recombinant PI3K and radioactive ATP in the same well,by capturing the radioactive phospholipids to the SPA beads throughtheir specific binding to neomycin. To a 384 wells MTP containing 5 μlof the test compound of Formula (I) (solubilized in 2% DMSO; to yield afinal concentration of 20, 5, 1.25, 0.3125, 0.0781, 0.0195, 0.0049,0.0012, 0.0003 and 0.00075 μM of the test compound), the following assaycomponents are added: 1) 5 μL of lipid micelles 2) 5 μL of Kinase buffer([³³P]γATP 70 μM/300 nCi, MgCl₂ 4 mM, DTT 1 mM, Na₃VO₄ 0.1 μM, Cholicacid sodium salt 0.2% in Hepes 40 mM, pH 7.4) and 3) 5 μL (12 ng) ofHuman recombinant GST-PI3K (in Hepes 40 mM, pH 7.4). After incubation at30° C. for 120 minutes, with gentle agitation, the reaction is stoppedby addition of 60 μL of a solution containing 75 μg of neomycin-coatedPVT SPA beads, ATP 5 mM and EDTA 5 mM in PBS. The assay is furtherincubated at 30° C. for 60 minutes with gentle agitation to allowbinding of phospholipids to neomycin-SPA beads. After precipitation ofthe neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads for 5 hours, radioactive PtdIns(3)P isquantified by scintillation counting in a Wallac MicroBeta™ platecounter.

Pi3K Delta The efficacy of compounds of the invention in inhibiting thePI3K induced-lipid phosphorylation may be tested in the followingbinding assay. The assay combines the scintillation proximity assaytechnology (SPA, Amersham) with the capacity of neomycin (a polycationicantibiotic) to bind phospholipids with high affinity and specificity.The Scintillation Proximity Assay is based on the properties of weaklyemitting isotopes (such as ³H, ¹²⁵I, ³³P). Coating SPA beads withneomycin allows the detection of phosphorylated lipid substrates afterincubation with recombinant PI3K and radioactive ATP in the same well,by capturing the radioactive phospholipids to the SPA beads throughtheir specific binding to neomycin. To a 384 wells MTP containing 5 μlof the test compound of Formula (I) (solubilized in 2% DMSO; to yield afinal concentration of 20, 5, 1.25, 0.3125, 0.0781, 0.0195, 0.0049,0.0012, 0.0003 and 0.00075 μM of the test compound), the following assaycomponents are added: 1) 5 μL of lipid micelles 2) 5 μL of Kinase buffer([³³P]γATP260 μM/300 nCi, MgCl₂ 4 mM, DTT 4 mM, Na₃VO₄ 0.4 μM in Hepes40 mM, pH 7.4) and 3) 5 μL (50 ng) of Human recombinant GST-PI3K (inHepes 40 mM, pH 7.4). After incubation at room temperature for 120minutes, with gentle agitation, the reaction is stopped by addition of60 μL of a solution containing 75 μg of neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads,ATP 6.5 mM and EDTA 6.5 mM in PBS. The assay is further incubated atroom temperature for 60 minutes with gentle agitation to allow bindingof phospholipids to neomycin-SPA beads. After precipitation of theneomycin-coated PVT SPA beads for 5 hours, radioactive PtdIns(3)P isquantified by scintillation counting in a Wallac MicroBeta™ platecounter.Pi3K Gamma

The efficacy of compounds of the invention in inhibiting the PI3Kinduced-lipid phosphorylation may be tested in the following bindingassay. The assay combines the scintillation proximity assay technology(SPA, Amersham) with the capacity of neomycin (a polycationicantibiotic) to bind phospholipids with high affinity and specificity.The Scintillation Proximity Assay is based on the properties of weaklyemitting isotopes (such as ³H, ¹²⁵I, ³³P). Coating SPA beads withneomycin allows the detection of phosphorylated lipid substrates afterincubation with recombinant PI3K and radioactive ATP in the same well,by capturing the radioactive phospholipids to the SPA beads throughtheir specific binding to neomycin. To a 384 wells MTP containing 5 μlof the test compound of Formula (I) (solubilized in 2% DMSO; to yield afinal concentration of 20, 5, 1.25, 0.3125, 0.0781, 0.0195, 0.0049,0.0012, 0.0003 and 0.00075 μM of the test compound), the following assaycomponents are added: 1) 5 μL of lipid micelles 2) 5 μL of Kinase buffer([³³P]γATP 30 μM/200 nCi, MgCl₂ 10 mM, DTT 1 mM, Na₃VO₄ 100 μM, Cholicacid sodium salt 0.1%, beta Glycerophosphate 1 mM in Hepes 40 mM, pH7.4) and 3) 5 μL (30 ng) of Human recombinant GST-PI3K (in Hepes 40 mM,pH 7.4). After incubation at 30° C. for 120 minutes, with gentleagitation, the reaction is stopped by addition of 60 μL of a solutioncontaining 75 μg of neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads, ATP 5 mM and EDTA 5mM in PBS. The assay is further incubated 30° C. for 60 minutes withgentle agitation to allow binding of phospholipids to neomycin-SPAbeads. After precipitation of the neomycin-coated PVT SPA beads for 5hours, radioactive PtdIns(3)P is quantified by scintillation counting ina Wallac MicroBeta™ plate counter.

The values indicated in Table I below refer to the best IC₅₀ (μM)obtained with the four above described isoforms of PI3K, i.e. the amountnecessary to achieve 50% inhibition of said target.

Example 512 Mechanistic-On Target Cell Assay

The cellular activity of the examples was measured by Flow Cytometryassay format using a Ramos B-lymphocyte cell line (ATCC #CRL-1923).These cells were incubated overnight in 5% serum and next dayserum-starved to reduce background of AKT phosphorylation, pre-incubatedwith test compounds for 20 min and then stimulated with anti-human IGMantibody (JacksonImmunoResearch #109 006 129) (10 ug/ml final) for 15minutes. The reaction was stopped by fixing the cells withParaformaldehyde 4% (final) for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cellswere washed once with Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS), permabilized inPBS-Triton X-100 0.2% for 15 minutes at room temperature washed twicewith PBS and once with PBS-4% serum. The cells were incubated anti p-AKT(Ser 473) (Cell Signalling #4058L) (1/70 dilution) in PBS-4% serum forone hour at room temperature. After two washes in PBS-4% serum, cellswere stained with a mixture of Mouse anti-human IgM-APC (BD Pharmingen#551062) (1:50), anti rabbit IgG-Alexa 488 (Invitrogen Ref. A-45558A)(1:200) and Goat IgG (5mg/ml, 10 mg) (Zymed #02-6202) (1:200) for 30minutes at 4° C. Cells were washed twice in PBS and resuspended in PBS.The cell suspension was passed on a FC500 flow cytometer (BeckmanCoulter), gating on the IGM positive cells and measuring the AKTphosphorylation.

Examples of inhibitory activities for compounds according to theinvention are set out in Table I below.

TABLE I Best potency measured on the 4 Cell PI3K Assay: isoforms RamosEX. Formula (nM) (nM) 1

459 570 2

1730 — 3

2881 — 4

422 — 5

349 — 6

926 — 7

690 976 8

4195 — 9

1320 — 10

749 — 11

1595 — 12

136 167 13

1090 — 14

687 — 15

424 364 16

2215 — 17

987 — 18

494 — 19

2285 — 20

5500 — 21

2000 — 22

4020 — 23

670 — 24

662 — 25

616 — 26

440 — 27

1123 — 28

373 — 29

895 — 30

1472 — 31

4045 — 32

223 — 33

244 706 34

1753 1800 (high SD) 35

2770 — 36

1830 — 37

601 493 38

459 942 39

641 388 40

1189 — 41

1440 — 42

1505 — 43

495 534 44

907 — 45

1560 — 46

661 680 47

3955 — 48

377 — 49

247 — 50

960 — 51

509 — 52

789 — 53

1290 — 54

2250 — 55

1915 — 56

531 8150 57

2475 — 58

3900 — 59

2470 — 60

52% in @20 μM — 61

73 — 62

957 — 63

1044 — 64

1298 — 65

368 251 66

421 942 67

54% inh @20 μM — 68

376 — 69

3114 — 70

6051 — 71

1233 — 72

795 — 73

205 317 74

1515 — 75

3008 — 76

— — 77

772 — 78

469 — 79

437 492 80

— — 81

— — 82

1900 — 83

— — 84

4640 — 85

— — 86

— — 87

— 88

1130 — 89

1390 — 90

— — 91

— — 92

— — 93

— — 94

4120 — 95

— — 96

— — 97

— — 98

512 — 99

326 — 100

876 — 101

1920 — 102

— — 103

— — 104

— — 105

— — 106

— — 107

— — 108

— — 109

— — 110

— — 111

5270 — 112

5070 — 113

3350 — 114

4275 — 115

3728 — 116

3030 — 117

3412 — 118

1312 — 119

808 — 120

1544 — 121

1755 — 122

904 — 123

2100 — 124

253 — 125

182 — 126

1112 — 127

426 — 128

691 — 129

1500 — 130

4520 — 131

2200 — 132

530 — 133

188 — 134

815 — 135

994 — 136

1300 — 137

170 300 138

2564 — 139

1843 — 140

4524 — 141

2252 — 142

302 — 143

371 — 144

348 — 145

502 — 146

319 — 147

274 — 148

1258 — 149

926 — 150

3050 — 151

238 — 152

5020 — 153

1064 — 154

673 — 155

3943 — 156

902 — 157

764 — 158

3059 — 159

246 — 160

1075 — 161

6468 — 162

1620 — 163

2158 — 164

1940 — 165

1128 — 166

2695 — 167

247 — 168

249 — 169

110 — 170

386 — 171

498 — 172

140 — 173

138 — 174

540 — 175

122 — 176

739 — 177

4720 — 178

394 — 179

1112 — 180

1780 — 181

4949 — 182

1201 — 183

661 — 184

300 — 185

184 — 186

454 — 187

193 — 188

338 — 189

4219 — 190

681 — 191

2825 — 192

1699 — 193

362 — 194

420 — 195

2694 — 196

2694 — 197

826 — 198

280 — 199

2588 — 200

4862 — 201

302 — 202

1737 — 203

1636 — 204

2077 — 205

643 — 206

212 — 207

641 — 208

2651 — 209

3587 — 210

2946 — 211

400 — 212

3510 — 213

2980 — 214

4190 — 215

912 — 216

614 — 217

1200 — 218

468 — 219

711 — 220

587 — 221

320 — 222

149 — 223

679 — 224

54 — 225

635 — 226

43 492 227

859 — 228

285 — 229

920 — 230

1920 — 231

431 — 232

1170 — 233

167 — 234

240 — 235

389 — 236

232 — 237

573 — 238

4040 — 239

1490 — 240

624 — 242

437 — 243

464 — 244

1543 — 245

516 — 246

824 — 247

639 — 248

997 — 249

1030 — 250

7897 — 251

370 — 252

335 — 253

72 — 254

1200 — 255

1480 — 256

923 — 257

824 — 258

438 — 259

478 — 260

560 — 261

643 — 262

277 — 263

169 — 264

673 — 265

98 — 266

350 — 267

59 — 268

230 — 269

355 — 270

280 — 271

395 — 272

165 — 273

36 — 274

305 — 275

192 — 276

875 — 277

149 — 278

667 — 279

711 — 280

22 — 281

34 — 282

72 — 283

34 — 284

83 — 285

692 — 286

257 — 287

733 — 288

166 — 289

284 — 290

369 — 291

673 — 292

488 — 293

254 — 294

155 — 295

134 — 296

90 — 297

52 — 298

29 — 299

871 — 300

77 — 301

38 — 302

21 — 303

353 — 304

57 — 305

11 — 306

34 — 307

2200 — 308

120 — 309

120 — 310

192 — 311

156 — 312

47% inh @20 μM — 313

14850 — 314

45% inh @20 μM — 315

10745 — 316

9798 — 317

14457 — 318

10% inh @20 μM — 319

33% inh @20 μM — 320

32% inh @20 μM — 321

7960 — 322

9880 — 323

17880 — 324

6690 — 325

19% inh @20 μM — 326

9791 — 327

6610 — 328

10293 — 329

23% inh @20 μM — 330

18% inh @20 μM — 331

— — 332

15% inh @20 μM — 333

6530 — 334

9069 — 335

13% inh @20 μM — 336

— — 337

11% inh @20 μM — 338

13851 — 339

347 133 340

445 — 341

726 — 342

890 — 343

1920 — 344

6 — 345

16 68 346

40 128 347

3550 — 348

1280 — 349

— — 350

16 40 353

2040 — 354

92 — 355

52 94 356

1690 — 357

180 — 358

3000 — 359

1060 — 360

179 — 361

25 — 362

17 — 363

25 — 364

14 — 365

353 — 366

7970 — 367

32 — 368

— — 369

27 — 370

73 — 371

830 — 372

200 — 373

10300 — 374

80 — 375

— — 376

13 — 377

101 — 378

65 — 379

2930 — 380

— 320 381

36 — 382

15 — 383

24 — 384

19 — 385

29 — 386

30 — 387

5230 — 388

— — 389

24 — 390

250 — 391

202 — 392

555 — 393

10200 — 394

93 — 395

44 — 396

750 — 397

1500 — 398

345 — 399

735 — 400

104 888 401

340 3630 402

1440 — 403

45 214 404

21 — 405

95 — 406

80 — 407

236 — 408

61 — 409

55 — 410

3690 — 411

444 — 412

5600 — 413

16 — 414

38 — 415

67 — 422

16 — 423

99 — 424

59 — 425

25 — 426

113 — 427

13 — 428

128 — 429

39 — 430

229 — 431

164 — 432

105 — 433

48 — 434

31 — 435

57 — 436

107 — 437

120 — 438

45 — 439

25 — 440

80 — 441

41 — 442

40 — 443

62 — 444

105 — 445

34 — 446

20 — 447

261 — 448

113 — 449

226 — 450

7 — 451

28 — 452

73 — 453

28 — 454

20 — 455

224 — 456

156 — 457

584 — 458

159 — 459

18 — 460

21 — 461

341 — 462

995 — 463

18 — 464

22 — 465

15 — 466

85 — 467

96 — 468

133 — 469

25 — 470

349 — 471

49 — 472

14 45 473

45 — 474

13 — 481

10500 — 484

48 — 485

477 — 486

2740 — 487

11700 — 488

3460 — 489

5500 —

Example 511 Preparation of a Pharmaceutical Formulation

Formulation 1—Tablets

A compound of formula (I) is admixed as a dry powder with a dry gelatinbinder in an approximate 1:2 weight ratio. A minor amount of magnesiumstearate is added as a lubricant. The mixture is formed into 240-270 mgtablets (80-90 mg of active compound according to the invention pertablet) in a tablet press.

Formulation 2—Capsules

A compound of formula (I) is admixed as a dry powder with a starchdiluent in an approximate 1:1 weight ratio. The mixture is filled into250 mg capsules (125 mg of active compound according to the inventionper capsule).

Formulation 3—Liquid

A compound of formula (I) (1250 mg), sucrose (1.75 g) and xanthan gum (4mg) are blended, passed through a No. 10 mesh U.S. sieve, and then mixedwith a previously prepared solution of microcrystalline cellulose andsodium carboxymethyl cellulose (11:89, 50 mg) in water. Sodium benzoate(10 mg), flavor, and color are diluted with water and added withstirring. Sufficient water is then added to produce a total volume of 5mL.

Formulation 4—Tablets

A compound of formula (I) is admixed as a dry powder with a dry gelatinbinder in an approximate 1:2 weight ratio. A minor amount of magnesiumstearate is added as a lubricant. The mixture is formed into 450-900 mgtablets (150-300 mg of active compound according to the invention) in atablet press.

Formulation 5—Injection

A compound of formula (I) is dissolved in a buffered sterile salineinjectable aqueous medium to a concentration of approximately 5 mg/mL.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (I*):

wherein: X₁ denotes a nitrogen atom or CR³; X₂, X₅ are independentlyfrom one another nitrogen or carbon atoms; U denotes an aromatic6-membered ring having optionally 1, 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms, includingX₅, or an unsaturated or aromatic 5-membered ring having 1 to 3heteroatoms selected from N, S or O, including the meaning of X₅; Zdenotes an unsaturated or aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic ring having 2nitrogen atoms, including the meaning of X₂; T denotes SO or SO₂; R¹denotes H, A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y, —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂,—NR⁶COAr, NR⁶COHet, COHet, —NR⁶SO₂R⁶, or CO₂R⁶, including CO₂Y; R²denotes H, Ar, Het, A, or Cyc; R³ denotes H or Y; R⁴ denotes H, Y,(CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, or(CH₂)_(n)NH₂, or if X₁ is CR³, R⁴ denotes H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar,(CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH₂)_(n)NH₂ orHal; R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar, when R⁵ is Y and r is 2, two R⁵ groups maybe linked together to provide with the morpholine group to which theyare linked, a bridged system; R⁶ is H, A, Cyc or Ar; u is 0, 1, 2, 3, or4; r is 0, 1 or 2; g is 1 or 2; Ar denotes a monocyclic or fusedbicyclic, unsaturated or aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbonatoms, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted ortrisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂Ar,—NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m(A))_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar, —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂,—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)—Het², or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het denotes a monocyclic orbicyclic saturated, unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1,2, 3 or 4 N, O and/or S atoms and eventually comprising a SO₂ or a COgroup, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted ortrisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,—NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m),(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n), —Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het² denotes

Cyc denotes a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 3 to 8carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substitutedor tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,—NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶,—SO₂A, —SO₂Ar, —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het,—(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; A is abranched or linear alkyl having 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein one or moreH-atoms may be replaced by Hal, Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y, CO₂H orN(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or more non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replacedby O, NR⁶, CO, CONR⁶, NR⁶CO, OCO, - and/or by —CH═CH- or —C≡C- groups,or denotes cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylene having 3-7 ring C atoms; Ydenotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Haldenotes F, CI, Br or I; q is 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4;and pharmaceutically acceptable, solvates, tautomers, salts, hydratesand stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios,with the proviso that compound of formula (B1) is excluded:


2. A compound of Formula (I*) according to claim 1, wherein the moiety

in Formula (I*) is selected from the following groups:

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and T, are as defined in claim 1; and wherein:U¹, U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ or one or two of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴ areindependently N, and the remaining are CR¹, or one of U¹ and U⁴ is S,U²—U³ form together a group CR¹ and the remaining is CR¹, or one of U¹and U⁴ is S, U²—U³ form together a group CR¹ and the remaining is N; ordenotes the following group:

wherein U¹ denotes N, U²—U³ form together a group CR¹, U⁴ is CR¹, X₅ isN, and Z, X¹, X², R², T, are as above defined.
 3. The compound ofFormula (I*) according to claim 1, wherein R² is selected from H, abranched or linear C₁—C₆-alkyl or one of the following groups:


4. The compound of Formula (I*) according to claim 2, wherein R² isselected from H, a branched or linear C₁-C₆-alkyl or one of thefollowing groups:


5. The compound of Formula (I*) according to claim 1, wherein thecompound is of Formula (I):

wherein: R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, or Cyc; R³ denotes H or Y; R⁴ H, Y,(CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, or (CH₂)_(n)Het; R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar; U¹,U², U³, and U⁴ denote CR¹ or one or two of U¹, U², U³ and U⁴ areindependently N, and the remaining are CR¹; R¹ denotes H, A, Hal, CN,NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y, —NR⁶COR⁶, or CON(R⁶)₂; T denotes SO orSO₂; r denotes 0, 1 or 2; Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic,unsaturated or aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms,which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted ortrisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂Ar,—NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or—(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated,unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, Oand/or S atoms which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstitutedor trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,—NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Cyc denotes a saturated carbocyclicring having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted,mono-substituted, di-substituted or tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂,CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A,—NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; A is a branched or linear alkylhaving 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein one or more H-atoms may be replaced byHal, Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or morenon-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replaced by O, NR⁶, CONR⁶- and/or by—CH═CH- or —C≡C- groups, or denotes cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylenehaving 3-7 ring C atoms; Y denotes a branched or linear alkyl having 1to 8 carbon atoms; R⁶ is H, A, Cyc, or Ar; Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I; qis 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and pharmaceuticallyacceptable solvates, tautomers, salts, hydrates and stereoisomersthereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios with the proviso thatcompound of formula (B1) is excluded:


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7. A method of making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combiningan excipient and a compound of Formula (I*):

wherein: X₁denotes a nitrogen atom or CR³; X₂, X₅ are independently fromone another nitrogen or carbon atoms; U denotes aromatic 6-membered ringhaving optionally 1, 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms, including X₅, or anunsaturated or aromatic 5-membered ring having 1 to 3 heteroatomsselected from N, S or O, including the meaning of X₅; Z denotes anunsaturated or aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic ring having 2 nitrogenatoms, including the meaning of X₂; T denotes SO Or SO₂; R¹ denotes H,A, Hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂ , OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y, —NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶COAr,NR⁶COHet, COHet, —NR⁶SO₂R⁶, including CO₂Y; R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, orCyc; R³ denotes H or Y; R⁴ denotes H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc,(CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, or (CH₂)_(n)NH₂, or if X₁ isCR³, R⁴ denotes H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)AR, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het,(CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY, (CH₂)_(n)NH₂ or Hal; R⁵ denotes H, Y, or Ar,when R⁵ is Y and r is 2, two R⁵ groups may be linked together to providewith the morpholine group to which they are linked, a bridged system; R⁶is H, A, Cyc or Ar; u is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4: r is 0, 1, or 2; g is 1 or 2;Ar denotes a monocyclic or fused bicyclic, unsaturated or aromaticcarbocyclic ring having 6 to 14 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted ormonosubstituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN,purfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶,—NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂Ar, —NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —(CH₂)_(n)OR⁶,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)—Het², or—(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated,unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3 or 4 N, Oand/or S atoms and eventually comprising a SO₂ or a CO group, which isunsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted byHal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶,CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het² denotes

Cyc denotes a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 3 to 8carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substitutedor tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶,N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,—NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; A is a branched or linear alkylhaving 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein one or more H-atoms may be replace byHal, Ar, Het, Cye, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y, CO₂H or N(R⁶)₂ and wherein one ormore non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replaced by O, NR⁶, CO, CONR⁶,NR⁶CO, OCO, - and/or by —CH═CH- or —C≡C- groups, or denotes cycloalkylor cycloalkylkylene having 3-7 ring C atoms; Y denotes a branched orlinear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or 1; qis 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and pharmaceuticallyacceptable, solvate, tautomers, salts, hydrates and stereoisomersthereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios, with the proviso thatcompound of formula (B1) is excluded:


8. A method of treating an inflammatory disease, autoimmune disorder,cancer or multiple sclerosis wherein the inflammatory disease,autoimmune disorder, cancer or multiple sclerosis is related tophosphoinositide 3-kinase delta comprising the administration of atherapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 toan individual having an inflammatory disease, autoimmune disorder,cancer or multiple sclerosis.
 9. The method according to claim 8,wherein said autoimmune disease is selected from the group consisting ofAsthma, Rheumatoid arthritis, Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis(ADEM), Addison's disease, Alopecia areata, Ankylosing spondylitis,Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS), Autoimmune hemolytic anemia,Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune inner ear disease, Bullous pemphigoid,Behcet's disease, Coeliac disease, Anti-transglutaminase, Chagasdisease, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Crohn's Disease,Dermatomyositis, Diabetes mellitus type 1, Endometriosis, Goodpasture'ssyndrome, Graves' disease, Guillain-Barré´syndrome (GBS), Hashimoto'sdisease, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Kawasaki disease, IgA nephropathy,Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Interstitial cystitis, Lupuserythematosus, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Morphea, Multiplesclerosis (MS), Myasthenia gravis, Narcolepsy, Neuromyotonia, Pemphigusvulgaris, Pernicious anaemia, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,Polymyositis, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Schizophrenia, Scleroderma,Sjogren's syndrome, Stiff person syndrome, Temporal arteritis,Ulcerative Colitis, Vasculitis, Vitiligo, or Wegener's granulomatosis.10. A kit consisting of separate packs of: a) an effective amount of acompound according to claim 1; and/or pharmaceutically acceptablesolvates, salts, hydrates and stereoisomers thereof, including mixturesthereof in all ratios; and b) an effective amount of an activeingredient other than a compound according to claim 1 and/orpharmaceutically acceptable solvates, salts, hydrates and stereoisomersthereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios.
 11. A pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound according to claim
 1. 12. Thepharmaceutical composition according to claim 11, wherein saidcomposition comprises an active ingredient for the treatment ofinflammatory diseases or immune disorders.
 13. The pharmaceuticalcomposition according to claim 12, wherein said composition alsocomprises at least one immunomodulating agent.
 14. A process forproducing compounds of Formula (I*) according to claim 1, said methodcomprising the reaction of a compound of Formula (II*) wherein X₁, X₂,X₅, R¹, R², R⁴, T, U, Z and u are as defined in claim 1 and V is H or Y,

with compound D*:

wherein R⁵, g and r are as defined in claim
 1. 15. A process forproducing compounds of Formula (I*) wherein T is SO₂ comprising theoxidation of compounds of Formula (I*) wherein T is S:

X₁ denotes a nitrogen or CR³; X₂, X₅ are independently from one anothernitrogen or carbon atoms; U denotes an aromatic 6-membered ring havingoptionally 1, 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms, including X₅, or an unsaturated oraromatic 5-membered ring having 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected form N, S orO, including the meaning of X₅; Z denotes an unsaturated or aromatic5-membered hetercyclic ring having 2 nitrogen atoms, including themeaning of X₂; R¹ denotes H, A, hal, CN, NO₂, N(R⁶)₂, OR⁶, Ar, Het, Y,—NR⁶COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NR⁶COAr, NR⁶COHet, COHet, —NR⁶SO₂R⁶, or CO₂R⁶,including CO₂Y; R² denotes H, Ar, Het, A, or Cyc; R³ denotes H or Y; R⁴denotes H, Y, (CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY,(CH₂)_(n)NHY, or (CH₂)_(n)NH₂, or if X₁ is CR³, R⁴ denotes H, Y,(CH₂)_(n)Ar, (CH₂)_(n)Cyc, (CH₂)_(n)Het, (CH₂)_(n)OY, (CH₂)_(n)NHY,(CH₂)_(n)NH₂ or Hal; R⁵ denotes H, Y or Ar, when R³ is Y and r is 2, twoR⁵ groups may be linked together to provide with the morpholine group towhich they are linked, a bridged system; R⁶ is H, A, Cyc or Ar; u is 0,1, 2, 3, or 4; r is 0, 1, or 2; g is 1 or 2; Ar denotes a monocyclic orfused bicyclic, unsaturated or aromatic carbocyclic ring having 6 to 14carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted, disubstitutedor trisubstituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂,COR⁶, —CO₂R⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, COHet, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂Ar,—NHSO₂—N(R⁶)₂, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO²—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)^(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2 -m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)₂, —(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)—Het², or—(CHY)_(n)Het²; Het denotes a monocyclic or bicyclic saturated,unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1, 2, 3, or 4 N, Oand/or S atoms and eventually comprising a SO₂ or a CO group, which isunsubstituted or mono substituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted byHal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁶, N(R⁶)₂, COR⁵, —CO₂R⁶,CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶, —NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶, N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)A_(m),—N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar,—SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), COHet, —SO₂Het, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—(CH₂)_(n)—OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het²,—(CH₂)_(n)Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; Het² denotes

Cyc denotes a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring having 3 to 8carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substitutedor tri-substituted by Hal, OCF₃, NO₂, CN, perfluoroalkyl, A, OR⁵,N(R⁶)₂, COR⁶, CON(R⁶)₂, —NHCOR⁶, —NHSO₂A, —NHSO₂R⁶,—NHSO₂—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)COR⁶,N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)SO₂—N(H)_(2-m)A_(m), —N(H)_(1-q)A_(q)CON(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m),—COOR⁶, —SO₂A, —SO₂Ar, —SO₂N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —SO₂Het,—(CH₂)_(p)—N(H)_(2-m)(A)_(m), —(CH₂)_(n)OR⁶, —(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂A,—(CH₂)_(n)—N(R⁶)SO₂R⁶, Het², —(CH₂)_(n)—Het²; or —(CHY)_(n)—Het²; A is abrached or linear alkyl ahving 1 to 12 C-atoms, wherein one or moreH-atoms may be replace by Hal, Ar, Het, Cyc, OR⁶, —CN, —CO₂Y, CO₂H orN(R⁶)₂ and wherein one or more non-adjacent CH₂-groups may be replace byO, NR⁶, CO, CONR⁶, NR⁶CO, OCO, - and/or by —CH═CH- or —C≡C- groups, ordenotes cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkylene having 3-7 ring C atoms; Ydenotes a brached or linear alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Haldentoes F, Cl, Br, or 1; q is 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1, 2, 3, or4; with the proviso that compound of formula (B1) is excluded: